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U.S. News: UTEP's Computer Science, Nursing Programs Among the Best in the Nation
EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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U.S. News: UTEP's Computer Science, Nursing Programs Among the Best in the Nation
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EL PASO, Texas (January 8, 2026) - U.S. News and World Report identified The University of Texas at El Paso undergraduate computer science and nursing programs among the best in the nation in its December Best College guide.
U.S. News and World Report has ranked UTEP among the top universities in the nation for its undergraduate computer science and nursing programs, as well as one of the Top 100 universities
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EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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U.S. News: UTEP's Computer Science, Nursing Programs Among the Best in the Nation
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EL PASO, Texas (January 8, 2026) - U.S. News and World Report identified The University of Texas at El Paso undergraduate computer science and nursing programs among the best in the nation in its December Best College guide.
U.S. News and World Report has ranked UTEP among the top universities in the nation for its undergraduate computer science and nursing programs, as well as one of the Top 100 universitiesfor social mobility.
In that issue, the magazine also listed UTEP as a Top 100 college for social mobility among national universities.
"We are incredibly proud that U.S. News & World Report has recognized UTEP's our computer science program as among the best in the nation," said Kenith Meissner, Ph.D., dean of the UTEP College of Engineering. "This recognition reflects the exceptional dedication of our faculty and staff, creativity and drive of our students, and the strong partnerships that support our mission. At UTEP, we deliver a rigorous, hands-on education that gives our students the skills to lead, innovate and thrive in today's dynamic workplace."
UTEP's Department of Computer Science offers a Bachelor's and Minor in Computer Science with concentrations in secure cyber systems, software engineering and data analytics; it is one of the most popular majors at UTEP. The department also offers a newly launched Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence.
UTEP computer science students excel nationally, obtaining internships and jobs at Google, Microsoft and more. A team of undergraduates in the program recently placed eighth at a national cybersecurity competition, outranking more than 50 schools including The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M.
Like computer science, nursing is one of the most popular degree programs at UTEP, with enrollment recently surging by more than 12%.
"This ranking is a testament to our excellent nursing program. At UTEP, we prepare compassionate, culturally competent nurses who are ready to meet the complex health care needs of our communities," said Leslie Robbins, Ph.D., dean of the College of Nursing. "Our faculty and staff have an unwavering commitment to nursing education and we have strong support from our clinical partners."
UTEP's NCLEX-RN examination pass rate is historically well above the national average of 86.6%; graduates take the exam to become licensed nurses after earning their degrees. Nursing students at UTEP also obtain hands-on training to practice real-world patient care with both actors and advanced, artificial intelligence-enhanced simulation manikins.
The U.S. News rankings of the programs are based on a national reputational survey of academics and peers in the programs. U.S. News measured social mobility as a university's ability to successfully serve Pell Grant recipients students from families with exceptional financial need; low-income students are less likely to graduate from college than their peers. The social mobility score is based on Pell Grant recipient graduation rates and comparative performance with other schools.
"We typically don't look at the main U.S. News rankings because they are heavily weighted based how exclusive a university is. We would rather be judged on who we include, not who we exclude," said Lucas Roebuck, UTEP's vice president for marketing and communications. "That being said, these specific program rankings do not penalize UTEP for providing access to excellence, so we appreciate the shout out from U.S. News for our excellent nursing and computer science programs."
Last Updated on January 08, 2026 at 12:00 AM | Originally published January 08, 2026
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Original text here: https://www.utep.edu/newsfeed/2026/January/u.s-news-uteps-computer-science-nursing-programs-among-the-best-in-the-nation.html
Registration Continues for Defining the Future Conference, Set for April at CSUSB
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Jan. 10 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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Registration continues for Defining the Future conference, set for April at CSUSB
Registration is open for Defining the Future, the nation's first conference dedicated to accelerated workforce development in emerging technologies, set for April 15-16 at Cal State San Bernardino. The conference is open to students, professionals, researchers, innovators and anyone interested in technology, business innovation, sustainability and future trends shaping industries and society.
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SAN BERNARDINO, California, Jan. 10 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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Registration continues for Defining the Future conference, set for April at CSUSB
Registration is open for Defining the Future, the nation's first conference dedicated to accelerated workforce development in emerging technologies, set for April 15-16 at Cal State San Bernardino. The conference is open to students, professionals, researchers, innovators and anyone interested in technology, business innovation, sustainability and future trends shaping industries and society.
PublishedJanuary 8, 2026
Cal State San Bernardino will host Defining the Future, the nation's first conference dedicated to accelerated workforce development in emerging technologies, in the spring.
Registration is now open for the conference set for April 15-16, and the event will run simultaneously with the university's Meeting of the Minds student research showcase, which features more than 300 student researchers each year.
"It's increasingly clear that new and emerging technologies are here to stay and tech jobs will make up more than 90 percent of the employment sector in the next 10 years," said Ryan Keating, co-organizer of the conference. "The Defining the Future conference is designed to introduce students to the wide array of jobs in a variety of fields where they can leverage their interests and their experiences to move from campus to careers." Keating is a CSUSB professor of history, director of CSUSB's Office of Student Research and executive director of the Applied Innovation and Economic Development Center.
The conference is open to professionals, researchers, innovators, students and anyone interested in technology, business innovation, sustainability and future trends shaping industries and society.
It is the result of a collaboration between the Office of Academic Research, led by Timothy Akers, chief research officer, associate provost and co-organizer of the conference, and the Office of Student Research.
Akers is a nationally recognized expert in public health, criminology and quantum literacy. He founded the National Quantum Literacy Network, a nonprofit organization advancing quantum AI technologies for workforce development. He has served on national advisory committees for the White House and U.S. Department of Energy, and his innovations in quantum education, patented medical technologies and advocacy for technical and community-based learning have made him a leading force in preparing the nation's future quantum AI workforce.
Together, Keating and Akers saw an opportunity to link what students learn on campus with the skills employers are demanding in these new industries. "When Dr. Akers came to CSUSB, he brought his experience in quantum literacy and emerging tech spaces," Keating said. The goal is to prepare students not just for today's workforce, but for the workspace that awaits them in the future, Keating added.
"We spend a great deal of time educating our students, teaching them to be critical thinkers, critical readers, critical writers and strong academicians," he said. "But we need to bridge that with forward thinking about what jobs will look like five years from now, 10 years from now, 20 years from now, so that students are not only prepared to make an impact now but also be on the cutting edge as industries change."
Keating said that for many CSUSB students -- eight out of 10 of whom are the first in their families to attend college -- events like this answer an important question: Do I really need college?
"This conference shows them that their university experience is relevant, practical and powerful," he said. "It shows there's a pipeline of careers waiting for them."
The three-day event will feature industry presentations, hands-on workshops, exhibits and a recruitment fair connecting students with leading companies in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductor manufacturing and other emerging fields.
"All students can attend for free," Keating said. "They'll hear from industry experts, see the kinds of products companies are developing, and talk directly with recruiters."
At the same time, hundreds of CSUSB students will present their own research posters and talks during the Meeting of the Minds showcase. "It's going to be a space of convergence where ideas meet opportunity, where networks are created and pipelines are developed," Keating said.
He added that the university's strong research culture gives students a head start. "Every year, more than 3,000 students take part in Office of Student Research activities," he said. "They learn both hard and soft skills -- teamwork, data analysis, communication -- but they're not always taught how to showcase those skills to employers. This conference will help them do exactly that."
Beyond student development, Keating said Defining the Future will advance public-private partnerships and regional economic growth. "Public-private partnerships play a vital role in advancing university research and innovation by connecting academia with industry expertise and resources," he said. "Faculty will have structured opportunities to meet industry partners, build collaborations and pursue external grants."
The conference also highlights CSUSB's leadership in turning the Inland Empire into a hub for innovation. "We're 'open for business' with regards to our desire and willingness to collaborate with private sector partners, and our long-term vision of changing the Inland Empire into a hub for innovation and new technologies," Keating said.
"We know that our students are really exceptional. We also know that more than 85 percent of our students stay within 100 miles of the university. We want to let companies know that by investing in this region, they're going to invest in access to a workforce that is highly skilled, highly competent and invested in the success of their communities."
Conference organizers hope Defining the Future will become an annual event. "We don't want this to be a one-time thing. We're excited about our university becoming a model for what can be accomplished by building out public-private partnerships by melding the power and the vision of the private sector with the excellent research that the faculty and students on our campus are engaged in," said Keating.
For more about the conference, visit the Defining the Future website (https://www.definingthefuture.org/).
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Original text here: https://www.csusb.edu/inside/article/593646/registration-continues-defining-future-conference-set-april-csusb
Northeastern University: Will local TV news survive? This guide could be a lifeline
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 10 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Will local TV news survive? This guide could be a lifeline
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With local TV news viewership struggling, Northeastern's Reinventing Local TV News Project created a survival guide designed to get newsrooms onboard with digital and social media.
By Cody Mello-Klein
For the past decade, Mike Beaudet was a familiar face for Boston-area TV news viewers.
Beaudet and the hard-hitting investigative team at Boston's WCVB-TV, "5 Investigates," scooped up countless stories, and Emmy Awards, over the last 10 years.
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 10 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Will local TV news survive? This guide could be a lifeline
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With local TV news viewership struggling, Northeastern's Reinventing Local TV News Project created a survival guide designed to get newsrooms onboard with digital and social media.
By Cody Mello-Klein
For the past decade, Mike Beaudet was a familiar face for Boston-area TV news viewers.
Beaudet and the hard-hitting investigative team at Boston's WCVB-TV, "5 Investigates," scooped up countless stories, and Emmy Awards, over the last 10 years.However, Beaudet also noticed something troubling: People, especially young people, just aren't watching local TV news as much as before.
Beaudet wants to change that. With "Reinvent: A Survival Guide for Local TV News" a joint effort between Northeastern University, where Beaudet works as a journalism professor, the Stanton Foundation and local broadcasters he has an urgent message for local newsrooms: embrace social media.
"As someone myself who's worked in the industry for more than 30 years, it's old-fashioned," Beaudet said. "It's largely doing things the same way, so we've always been focused on how we can help the industry get up to speed with current trends."
For nearly a decade, Beaudet, the investigative reporter, has been moonlighting as Beaudet the researcher, charting viewing habits for local news and monitoring where the industry is lagging. The end result of that work is the Reinventing Local TV News Project. The survival guide, which provides recommendations for local stations, is built on years of embedding reporting fellows in newsrooms for innovative digital news experiments.
The project also recently received funding from the Stanton Foundation to launch the Reinventing TV Digital Media Innovation Center at Northeastern. The center, which kicks off in 2026, will eventually place not only fellows but Northeastern co-ops in newsrooms across the country.
All of that work comes at a dire time for local news, as local newsrooms increasingly face layoffs, budget cuts and resource deficits. It also has pointed in one direction: Local TV stations need to embrace digital and social media.
"I think the clock is ticking for newsrooms, truly," said Lisa Thalhamer, a Boston-based Emmy-winning journalist and newscast producer and video innovation scholar on the project.
While adults over the age of 50 remain regular TV news consumers, according to a Pew Research Center report, the same cannot be said for millennials and Gen Z.
The Reinventing Local TV News Project conducted nationwide surveys and found that only 19% of those between the ages of 18 and 34 watch local TV news. They have turned to other sources for local news, primarily social media platforms, Beaudet said. According to their findings, YouTube is their number one choice for getting news, followed by Instagram and TikTok.
In the survival guide, Beaudet and his collaborators recommend that newsrooms create dedicated roles for digital content creators who will produce stories tailormade for social platforms. The project embedded digital news fellows in three newsrooms, WCBS in New York City, WLS in Chicago and Beaudet's WCVB, as a proof of concept. However, every reporter should be trained in social and mobile-first storytelling, according to the guide.
"We want these great, smart journalists to contribute to these platforms and to use the strengths they already have as wonderful storytellers, especially in video, on these platforms," Thalhamer said.
For newsrooms hesitant to make the jump to social media, the key is understanding that even if the packaging changes, the tools remain the same.
"I always tell people that the work we're doing on our platforms may not look like the 6 o'clock news, but it's going to have all of the rigor and the tenacity and the reporting groundwork that the 6 o'clock news is going to have," said Leanna Scachetti, a fellow on the project who was placed at WCVB and now works there full time as a streaming content producer.
Younger audiences are much more interested in "authenticity" over formality, Scachetti added. Stand-up mics, news anchor voice and the news desk can go by the wayside.
That stance might seem alien to reporters and news producers who are used to traditional TV news, but it has the potential to reach viewers in new ways, Scachetti said. She hopes the intimacy of appearing on someone's phone while reporting on their community can combat a recent Gallup poll finding that only 28% of Americans trust the media.
"There are so many ways that you can still maintain your professional reputation but be very approachable on those platforms as well," Scachetti said. "I think when we increase transparency, we increase trust."
Beaudet said local TV stations have sometimes resisted investing in this approach. The biggest revenue stream still comes from linear TV broadcasts, not digital advertising on social platforms. But the newsrooms that took part in the project almost immediately saw the value. WCVB trained every reporter in digital storytelling, and Scachetti has been training other people in parent company Hearst's TV stations.
"We don't have the magic formula because if we did, everyone would be using it. But you've got to get in the game, you've got to experiment and see what works," Beaudet said.
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Cody Mello-Klein is a Northeastern Global News reporter. Email him at c.mello-klein@northeastern.edu.
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Original text here: https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/01/09/reinventing-local-tv-news/
How Georgia Tech Is Transforming Advanced Manufacturing
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 10 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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How Georgia Tech Is Transforming Advanced Manufacturing
When the U.S. Navy needed a game-changing repair solution, the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute delivered. Now, that same tech is powering innovation across industries.
For decades, the U.S. Navy manually repaired a critical component on its aircraft carriers. The entire Navy relied on a single person to manage these vital fixes, which was untenable for the long haul. The service needed to expand its capabilities for repairing and maintaining
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How Georgia Tech Is Transforming Advanced Manufacturing
When the U.S. Navy needed a game-changing repair solution, the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute delivered. Now, that same tech is powering innovation across industries.
For decades, the U.S. Navy manually repaired a critical component on its aircraft carriers. The entire Navy relied on a single person to manage these vital fixes, which was untenable for the long haul. The service needed to expand its capabilities for repairing and maintainingwear seals, a key part of the rail system that launches aircraft.
"They identified an opportunity to integrate a more reliable, sustainable process into their repairs," said Steven Ferguson, principal research scientist and executive director of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium.
"The Navy needed an automated, repeatable solution that could handle a high volume of repairs and rapidly respond to issues."
The Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI) worked with the Navy to develop a hybrid manufacturing technology that could boost the precision, efficiency, and cost of these repairs and increase the performance of these components on ships. They turned to hybrid repair technology because it offers more capabilities than traditional manufacturing -- it can repair damage through machining as well as create high-performance parts.
"With a diverse range of advanced manufacturing technologies, GTMI was uniquely situated to rapidly develop a solution via data-driven hybrid manufacturing," said Kyle Saleeby, a GTMI research engineer who has spearheaded these projects since 2018.
Shaping the Future of Manufacturing
That technology not only transformed the Navy's repair strategy but also delivered game-changing results across the entire manufacturing ecosystem.
"GTMI has translated the technology developed for the Navy into new capabilities and innovations for numerous transportation, commercial, and industry partners," noted Ferguson. "We're constantly evolving this technology to develop solutions for complex manufacturing challenges."
GTMI has become a key player in advanced manufacturing, translating university research into real-world applications and collaborating with groups such as Delta TechOps, Amsted Rail, and America Makes to strengthen their operations through hybrid manufacturing technology. GTMI also continues to advise the Navy on using manufacturing technology to increase the safety and effectiveness of naval equipment. High-level Navy officials, including the Secretary of the Navy, have visited Georgia Tech to highlight the importance of this strategic partnership.
"Through ongoing collaborations with government and industry leaders, Georgia Tech works at the forefront of manufacturing," said Thomas Kurfess, GTMI executive director, Regents' Professor, and HUSCO/Ramirez Distinguished Chair in Fluid Power and Motion Control in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.
"Finding innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges is how we've advanced manufacturing for decades -- and it's how we'll continue to shape its future."
Transforming the U.S. Navy's Repair Strategy
When GTMI began working with the Navy, the service wanted to improve the repair strategy for wear seals. These parts are subject to rapid degradation, but the Navy didn't have a dependable, lasting solution for wear seal maintenance.
GTMI engineers delivered a fast, practical solution by collaborating with the Mazak Corporation, which specializes in cutting-edge machine tools, and OPEN MIND Technologies, a designer of high-tech software. Together, they developed a hybrid manufacturing system that streamlines wear seal maintenance -- and even strengthens the components for better performance.
"We realized we could actually improve the wear seal surfaces so they perform better and last longer," said Saleeby.
Since this initial collaboration, the Navy has expanded the use of metal additive manufacturing across its fleet of ships and other equipment.
"Not only did we solve the original problem, but we also helped them integrate and scale a new manufacturing method to meet national defense needs," Saleeby added.
Advancing Manufacturing Technology Across Industries
The Navy isn't alone in its need for reliable, efficient, sustainable manufacturing. GTMI has forged key collaborations across government, transportation, and industry to empower numerous partners to enhance their operations through hybrid manufacturing.
"Working with Georgia Tech on hybrid repair research allows us to push the boundaries of what's possible in advanced manufacturing," said John Wilczynski, executive director of America Makes. "This effort exemplifies how collaboration accelerates innovation and broadens impact across industries."
GTMI engineers assess how to translate this technology into new functions so it can make repeatable, reliable repairs for each new manufacturing job -- whether wind turbine, railway, or medical part repairs. The researchers examine different components, machining processes, material properties, and possible issues as they apply the manufacturing technology to different uses.
This technology is especially advantageous when it can be used to repair a part instead of sourcing a new one, which can often take months to arrive and come at a high cost.
GTMI's partners can even benefit from this system during a pandemic: GTMI applied this hybrid repair technology to molds for face masks during Covid-19.
"We can rapidly scale production on this technology so it can be used to respond to national disasters, security events, or public health crises," explained Saleeby. "We can efficiently respond to anything that affects the manufacturing supply chain, which is a huge need for the country."
Innovation at the Speed of Thought
University research doesn't always have a reputation for efficiency, but GTMI prides itself on "innovating at the speed of thought," said Kurfess. "We can take a concept and rapidly create a functional prototype. After that, we apply our expertise to scale that prototype into full production. We work at the pace of industry."
GTMI leadership credits its success to the caliber of its researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, which support rapid prototyping and scalable designs. The Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility is especially instrumental, as it gives GTMI researchers an accessible space to collaborate with industrial, academic, and government stakeholders and accelerate projects from idea to reality.
"GTMI's world-class facilities enable us to develop solutions through public-private partnerships in robust, easy-to-implement ways," said Ferguson. "We're working on major problems best solved through teamwork and collaboration -- which is exactly what you'll find at GTMI."
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Original text here: https://research.gatech.edu/feature/transforming-advanced-manufacturing
Future Ready: Rowan University Introduces Co-op Program With Inductotherm and Consarc for Hands-on Learning
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Jan. 10 -- Rowan University issued the following news:
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Future ready: Rowan University introduces new co-op program with Inductotherm and Consarc for hands-on learning
During his sophomore year at Rowan University, Ray Odgers landed a summer warehouse job at Inductotherm that would change his life.
When word leaked out that he was enrolled in Rowan's electrical and computer engineering program, he was quickly transferred from the warehouse to the test lab, where he tested electronic boards for quality assurance. During a 10-week summer internship heading into his
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GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Jan. 10 -- Rowan University issued the following news:
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Future ready: Rowan University introduces new co-op program with Inductotherm and Consarc for hands-on learning
During his sophomore year at Rowan University, Ray Odgers landed a summer warehouse job at Inductotherm that would change his life.
When word leaked out that he was enrolled in Rowan's electrical and computer engineering program, he was quickly transferred from the warehouse to the test lab, where he tested electronic boards for quality assurance. During a 10-week summer internship heading into hissenior year, Odgers learned how to design power supplies for Inductotherm, the world's leading manufacturer of induction systems used in a variety of green-energy thermal processing applications.
Eighteen years later, he's now associate director of electrical engineering at the company founded by Henry and Betty Rowan, the entrepreneurs whose 1992 gift led to the creation of Rowan's engineering college.
"For me," Odgers said, "it worked out very well."
For more than 30 years, Inductotherm and its sister company, Consarc, have trained and hired Rowan engineering students through summer jobs and internships. A subsidiary of Inductotherm Group, based in Rancocas, New Jersey, Inductotherm alone counts 33 Rowan alumni among its full-time employees, including 23 who participated in its internship program.
Now, with the development of Inductotherm Group's new co-op program with Rowan, students will gain exciting opportunities for hands-on experience that leads to career readiness, networking, resume-building and, perhaps, a full-time job with the company.
Launching a co-op with teeth
Through January 14, 2026, Inductotherm and Consarc are accepting applications for their first university-level co-op program in partnership with the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. From May through December of their senior year, participating students will gain paid, on-the-job engineering experience, while earning academic credits.
The co-op program will begin with five slots: three at Inductotherm and two at Consarc. Structured by Rowan faculty to complement the senior fall semester, the program requires students to take additional courses during the semester to earn their bachelor's degree within four years, distinguishing it from other universities' formats. The program also requires students to earn a specialized certificate of undergraduate study in either advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, power systems engineering or cybersecurity engineering.
"This partnership reflects both our future focus and our roots," said Giuseppe Palmese, dean of the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. "We are proud to build on the legacy established by Henry Rowan by expanding our long-standing relationship with Inductotherm and Consarc. Together, we're creating meaningful pathways for students to gain hands-on experience and prepare to participate and lead in the future manufacturing industry."
Rick Hopkins, chief technical officer for Inductotherm Corp., said: "A co-op program allows students to trade theory for practice, allowing them to graduate with confidence, not just credentials."
Gaining worthwhile experience
For years, most interns working at Inductotherm's Research and Development Department have come from Rowan, noted the department's director, Adam Westerland, who graduated from Rowan's electrical and computer engineering program in 2014. That relationship formed the foundation for the new co-op arrangement--one meant to foster innovation and develop the industry's future workforce.
Especially in research and development, Westerland said, "we're definitely looking for lifetime learners. We want someone who can apply the skills they learn from university to their work here."
That's because engineers design systems to suit the individual needs of each customer, Odgers explained. "We're always challenged with designing new things," Odgers added. "We're constantly developing new products."
Through the decades, Inductotherm has cultivated mentors among its employees, Westerland said--people who provide students with worthwhile projects that can potentially lead to full-time positions. Recent graduates who interned with Inductotherm said they appreciated the experience they gained.
Luke Wilkins landed a summer internship with the company after graduating from Rowan with a degree in electrical and computer engineering in May 2025. It was his first professional work experience. As an intern, he said, "I was able to spend a lot more time learning ... and I was learning alongside the other interns."
The internship also allowed Wilkins to test out the company's culture. After finding he was a good fit, Wilkins accepted an offer to join full-time as an electrical engineering associate.
The co-op program is designed to pay dividends for the company, too, which needs creative, confident engineers who aren't afraid to go out in the field or into the shop, noted Keith Harrell, mechanical engineering manager for Consarc.
"To me, it's a huge benefit when you can spend more time developing that person because hopefully the guidance you gave them will allow them to become a participating member of the company," said Harrell, who graduated from Rowan with a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in engineering management. "We're a team here. We need to work together in order to get things done effectively."
A Rowan mindset
The work ethic and fearless mindset that threads its way through the founder's company has also affected Rowan's students.
Harrison VanDewater is pursuing his master's degree in mechanical engineering. He earned his undergraduate degree at Rowan with support from a scholarship program established for the children of Inductotherm employees. His father has worked for the company for 30 years.
Interested in robotics and manufacturing, VanDewater reports to Inductotherm 16 hours a week and attends classes at Rowan three days a week. Inspired by the quotes from Henry Rowan that line the walls at work and at school, VanDewater said he's adopted a similar philosophy: If you're going to do something, do it right.
Asked about the entrepreneur's influence on his life, VanDewater found it difficult to sum up in words.
"It's hard to separate what his impact has been, because it's so broad," VanDewater said. "It's been my work and it's been my school for at least four years directly. I owe a lot to that."
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Original text here: https://today.rowan.edu/news/2026/01/rowan-university-introduces-new-co-op-program-with-inductotherm-and-consarc.html
Brooklyn Law School: Media Outlets Turn to Professor Jodi Balsam for End-of-Year Sports Law Analysis
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 10 (TNSjou) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news:
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Media Outlets Turn to Professor Jodi Balsam for End-of-Year Sports Law Analysis
Professor Jodi Balsam, in addition to directing the new BLS Sports Law Clinic and the Sports Law Externship program, is a regular go-to for media professionals seeking insights on sports law, often discussing how the law affects the business matters that loom large behind the games.
As 2025 ended and the new year began, Balsam was quoted in numerous digital media site interviews and on podcasts about who might pay the price
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BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 10 (TNSjou) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news:
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Media Outlets Turn to Professor Jodi Balsam for End-of-Year Sports Law Analysis
Professor Jodi Balsam, in addition to directing the new BLS Sports Law Clinic and the Sports Law Externship program, is a regular go-to for media professionals seeking insights on sports law, often discussing how the law affects the business matters that loom large behind the games.
As 2025 ended and the new year began, Balsam was quoted in numerous digital media site interviews and on podcasts about who might pay the pricein cases of celebrity/athlete misconduct, the legalities around sports betting, and key sports law cases of the year.
Here is a look at Balsam's recent media appearances:
On the Jan. 6 episode of SERMAPod hosted by SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov, Balsam discussed the recent assault allegations against former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports broadcaster Mark Sanchez. She used the incident as a jumping-off point for discussing a range of issues around celebrity/athlete misconduct, employer vicarious liability for that misconduct, employment contract morality clauses, and the future of athlete branding.
In a piece that appeared in Law360 on Jan. 2 about the "Top Sports & Betting Cases to Watch in 2026," Balsam shared her predictions for this year, including on transgender participation in sports, commissioner authority to arbitrate league employment disputes, and college athlete unionization, among other topics.
On Dec. 18, Balsam was among the LawInSport Editorial and Advisory Board members featured in an article on "Key Sports Law Cases and Developments 2025 - North America" in which she and the other members were asked to identify the most important legal cases and developments from the world of sports law in the preceding 12 months. Balsam cited the erosion of commissioner authority, the settlement of House v. NCAA college athlete NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) litigation, and President Trump's sports-related executive orders.
On Dec 16, Balsam appeared on the Hub and Spoke Podcast Sports to discuss antitrust in sports. Topics included the history of the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 and potential reforms; the intersection of antitrust and labor reform in college sports; and the NASCAR settlement and its impact on antitrust in sports.
Balsam spoke to The Journalist's Resource for a piece that appeared on Dec. 9 titled, "Sports integrity: What is it, why does it matter and how does gambling affect it?" The piece is about sports integrity, the concept that the outcome of any sports contest or game should be decided by the skill of the players, without influence from outside the playing field.
As Balsam explains, there is no official U.S. government definition of "sports integrity" and the domestic sports industry, like many other private industries, is not closely regulated. That is in stark contrast to other countries, such as Australia, which have regulatory bodies tasked with ensuring fair play.
"To me, the best practice from the perspective of the U.S. would be to continue to allow sports organizations to self-regulate, to self-govern, but to be more proactive in this era of gambling corruption risk in partnering with law enforcement to detect and deter--and not wait until it's happened before joining forces," Balsam said.
On Dec. 4, Balsam spoke to the ABA Journal in an article headlined "Rigging the Game," about the betting scandals have rocked Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association in recent months, with allegations that some players were throwing games to influence wagers.
Balsam recommends tightening state gambling regulations as one component of repairing the problem of both "match fixing," or deliberately manipulating a game's outcome, and "prop bets," a wager on a specific individual performance or occurrence within a game, which does not necessarily depend on the final score.
"Legalization didn't cause the problem, but it has normalized it," said Balsam, referring to a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that opened the door to commercialized sports betting in most states. "It lowered the threshold for bad actors ... and more needs to be done to anticipate incidents like these."
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Original text here: https://www.brooklaw.edu/news-and-events/news/2026/01/jodi-balsam-2025-besls-symposium/
AU's MLK Legacy Week Jan. 18-23 Includes Service, Conversation, Fellowship and More
ASHLAND, Ohio, Jan. 10 -- Ashland University issued the following news:
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AU's MLK Legacy Week Jan. 18-23 includes service, conversation, fellowship and more
Ashland University is holding a Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Week from Jan. 18-23, a week full of events bringing students, faculty, staff and the Ashland community together for service, conversation and fellowship while commemorating the American civil rights leader. Staff from AU's Center for CommUNITY and Belonging are coordinating the celebration.
AU's MLK Legacy Week begins with a special worship service with Five Stones Community
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ASHLAND, Ohio, Jan. 10 -- Ashland University issued the following news:
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AU's MLK Legacy Week Jan. 18-23 includes service, conversation, fellowship and more
Ashland University is holding a Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Week from Jan. 18-23, a week full of events bringing students, faculty, staff and the Ashland community together for service, conversation and fellowship while commemorating the American civil rights leader. Staff from AU's Center for CommUNITY and Belonging are coordinating the celebration.
AU's MLK Legacy Week begins with a special worship service with Five Stones CommunityChurch on Sunday, Jan. 18, Jack and Deb Miller Chapel, at 10:30 a.m.
On MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 19, AU students have the opportunity to volunteer with a number of community partners from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The student-led organization AU GIVS (Ashland University Gets Involved with Volunteer Service) is coordinating the day's service activities, and students can sign up to help here (https://ashland.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11955377).
That evening will feature a virtual panel discussion on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring current and former Ashland Theological Seminary (ATS) faculty William Myers, Ph.D., Marvin McMickle, Ph.D., and Otis Moss, Ph.D. Myers is currently a professor of New Testament and Black Church studies at ATS, with a special interest in Pauline studies, and also serves as a pastor at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cleveland. McMickle is an ATS professor emeritus in homiletics, the author of 18 books and a member of the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Board of Preachers at Morehouse College. Moss, who enjoyed a personal relationship with King, has a distinguished career as an advocate for the achievement of education, civil and human rights and social justice issues that includes 33 years as pastor of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church in Cleveland and a spot on the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta. Those interested in joining the ATS Legacy Panel can RSVP here (https://ashland.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11981170).
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the AU Office of Christian Ministry and Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Gospel Night, an evening of reflection, joy, worship and song. The event will take place at Jack and Deb Miller Chapel at 9 p.m.
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, at noon, there will be a table talk on King's legacy using one of his writings. This event, to be held in the ABCD conference rooms at Hawkins-Conard Student Center, is being organized by Ashland Center for Nonviolence and the AU Department of Religion.
On Thursday, Jan. 22, AU GIVS and the Department of Recreation & Wellness are co-hosting a blood drive from noon-4 p.m. at Redwood Hall.
On Friday night, Jan. 23, a Culture Fest is being planned at Redwood Hall from 7-9 p.m. The open house style event will include games, music and an opportunity to learn about other cultures and student organizations on campus, such as Black Student Alliance, Eagles for Pride, International Student Services, Unidad and Women of Excellence.
For more information, contact Alex Hill, director of the Center for CommUNITY and Belonging, at ahill13@ashland.edu or 419-207-6325.
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Original text here: https://www.ashland.edu/news/aus-mlk-legacy-week-jan-18-23-includes-service-conversation-fellowship-and-more
