Education (Colleges & Universities)
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Virginia Commonwealth University: Dentistry Alum Mark Crabtree Has Made Access and Service Central to His Career
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Dentistry alum Mark Crabtree has made access and service central to his career
Crabtree is a dedicated community advocate whose many efforts include the founding of a dental clinic that offers free or reduced-price care and helps train VCU students.
By Mackenzie Meleski
Leadership is something that has always come naturally to Mark Crabtree, D.D.S. It's been a guiding beacon in his career and something he hopes to teach to the next generation of dental professionals.
Since graduating from the
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Dentistry alum Mark Crabtree has made access and service central to his career
Crabtree is a dedicated community advocate whose many efforts include the founding of a dental clinic that offers free or reduced-price care and helps train VCU students.
By Mackenzie Meleski
Leadership is something that has always come naturally to Mark Crabtree, D.D.S. It's been a guiding beacon in his career and something he hopes to teach to the next generation of dental professionals.
Since graduating from theVirginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in 1985, Crabtree has made waves in advocating for his profession. As the co-owner of Martinsville Smiles, a private practice located in Martinsville, Virginia, Crabtree has been helping patients achieve healthy smiles for 41 years, but he also has been highly engaged in a wide range of community efforts - from serving as mayor of his longtime hometown to spearheading work to improve health care accessibility for people in need.
"I knew that I wanted to go into the medical field from an early age," Crabtree said. "I was inspired by my mother going through nursing school when I was growing up and a surgeon who provided me with a life-changing surgery on my hip when I was in high school. It wasn't until I went to college and was given the opportunity to shadow Dr. Fred Caffey that I realized dentistry was my calling."
He recalled the early mentorship of Fred Caffey, D.D.S., who took him under his wing in many ways. Caffey allowed Crabtree to shadow him at his practice in Martinsville, gave him insights into treating patients and running a practice, and encouraged him to apply to dental school.
Crabtree would eventually join Caffey's practice and work alongside him for 10 years until he became co-owner of the very practice where he had first begun to learn about dentistry.
A commitment to helping others
As a dental professional, Crabtree believes it is a duty and responsibility to pass on knowledge to the next generation. Working in private practice is only one aspect of a meaningful career in dentistry, he said.
"Being involved with your community and helping people is something I've always valued," Crabtree said. "It's a pillar of our society. We should all be actively trying to make our community better. When you walk out of the door to dental school, you're walking into being a part of a community and it's your responsibility to use those hard-earned skills to help others."
Early in his career, Crabtree shared his leadership skills as president of the Kiwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Later, he served as mayor of Martinsville and joined various college and state boards, including serving as a member of the Wake Forest Board of Visitors and as rector of Longwood University. Roles related to the dentistry profession have included serving as president of the Virginia Board of Dentistry and the Virginia Dental Association, as a delegate in the American Dental Association House of Delegates, as chairman of the ADA Council on Access, Prevention Interprofessional Relations and as a member of the ADA Council on Government Affairs.
A lack of access to dental care is a pressing issue in many communities, especially rural areas where insurance and accessibility can prevent a person from seeing a dentist regularly. Crabtree observed a need in his hometown of Martinsville, where many people were losing access to dental care because of a shift in the job market.
To address this issue, Crabtree established a committee with Edward "Chopper" Snyder, D.D.S., to explore solutions to local health care needs. The group set up a Missions of Mercy project, which provides free dental care to residents with limited access to health care through a field clinic. The Missions of Mercy event not only helped people get the dental care they needed, but it also demonstrated to the local government that there was a crucial gap waiting to be filled.
"People lined up for hours to get help for their pain. It shows that there is a significant need that needs to be addressed," Crabtree said. "How can we meet this need?"
A clinic for the community
Crabtree decided that the best way to help people in need was to open a community clinic. He researched what needed to be done, set up a budget of a million dollars and got to work. Crabtree worked closely with local organizations, members of Congress and the VCU School of Dentistry to pull together funding and resources.
Crabtree and Snyder together founded the Piedmont Virginia Dental Health Foundation, and the organization now runs the Martinsville Community Dental Clinic with Crabtree as president. Through the organization, hundreds of patients receive free or reduced-price dental care.
As a part of the VCU School of Dentistry external rotation program, fourth-year dental students travel to Martinsville to work and learn in the clinic. Dental students partake in public health and community engagement courses throughout their time at VCU.
"It's important for students to get that real-world experience while they are in school," Crabtree said. "It's rewarding to see them continue to advocate for others and give back to their communities even after they graduate. It's about instilling those ideas and showing them the value of service."
Crabtree's longstanding dedication to his community and profession has not gone unnoticed. In 2015, the Virginia Dental Association awarded him with its most prestigious award: the Emmanuel Michaels Distinguished Dentist Award.
He has also received fellowships from the American College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the Academy of General Dentistry, the International College of Dentists and the Virginia Dental Association. In 2008, he was honored by the Virginia Section of the Pierre Fauchard Academy with their Award of Honor, and he was named the VCU School of Dentistry Alumni Star.
For Crabtree, being a leader in dentistry is about helping patients and educating others.
"Dentistry is unique among the health professions. We have to advocate for ourselves and for our patients because it is not always included within the system, with resources and priority," Crabtree said. "It is important for dentists to get involved and step up as leaders, so that we can give the best care possible to our patients."
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Original text here: https://news.vcu.edu/article/dentistry-alum-mark-crabtree-has-made-access-and-service-central-to-his-career
University of New Hampshire School of Law: Do Female Athletes Receive Unfair Treatment as Moms - 3L Isabelle Silva Weighed in On That Topic
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Hampshire School of Law issued the following news:
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Do Female Athletes Receive Unfair Treatment as Moms? 3L Isabelle Silva Weighed in On that Topic
Jana Brown
Do female athletes receive unfair treatment when they become mothers? That's the topic of an upcoming paper by Isabelle "Bella" Silva, JD '26.
Scheduled for June publication in the Harvard Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law, Silva's research is grounded in the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The resulting article, "The
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Hampshire School of Law issued the following news:
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Do Female Athletes Receive Unfair Treatment as Moms? 3L Isabelle Silva Weighed in On that Topic
Jana Brown
Do female athletes receive unfair treatment when they become mothers? That's the topic of an upcoming paper by Isabelle "Bella" Silva, JD '26.
Scheduled for June publication in the Harvard Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law, Silva's research is grounded in the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The resulting article, "TheMotherhood Penalty: The Intersection of Law and Social Unrest Re: Pregnancy Discrimination of Female Athletes," traces the evolution of pregnancy discrimination doctrine.
The 3L's research centers on the case of Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Dearica Hamby, who became pregnant during the 2022 season and was subsequently traded from the Las Vegas Aces to the Los Angeles Sparks. Hamby filed pregnancy and employment discrimination claims against her former team and the WNBA. Silva also found that a comparative analysis of collective bargaining agreements in the National Women's Soccer League, Professional Women's HockeyLeague, and WNBA reveals uneven but evolving protections for athlete-mothers.
"These athletes are employees of the league at large and their teams," Silva says. "So, things women would deal with in the corporate world, these athletes are dealing with, too, just on a different type of stage."
As a college athlete who played field hockey at Colby-Sawyer College, Silva became curious about the gender-specific issues female athletes face after reading about Hamby, and eager to create more awareness. The article also includes cases from professional tennis, with the notable example of former world No. 1 Serena Williams, whose ranking suffered during her maternity leave, sparking policy changes from the Women's Tennis Association.
A native of Danvers, Massachusetts, Silva set her sights on a legal career early on, inspired by a desire to help people. Having earned her degree in crime and legal studies, with a minor in psychology, Silva was initially interested in criminal law. But the emergence of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) in college athletics caught her attention, and she realized a law career could go in many different directions. She chose UNH Franklin Pierce in part for its growing sports law program, under the guidance of Professor Michael McCann.
McCann describes Silva's upcoming article as a "tour de force," noting that it canvasses key areas of law and labor and employment protections "to scrutinize how pregnant women who play sports are treated by the law -- and by their teams and leagues -- and how changes are needed."
"I'm always impressed when a student takes on a complex topic that deserves
more attention," McCann shares, "and that is certainly true of pregnancy
discrimination in sports."
Silva currently serves as editor-in-chief of the UNH Franklin Pierce Sports Law Review. She collaborated with the previous editor to secure academic credit for students who work on the publication, matching the policy for the law school's other journals. Silva also works as a legal extern for her beloved hometown Boston Red Sox, where her role involves reviewing contracts for Fenway Park's day-to-day operations.
As for her upcoming publication, Silva concludes the paper with a three-pronged aspirational solution for pregnancy discrimination: social visibility, research-based postpartum standards, and structural reform through bargaining and advocacy.
"I hope this article helps shift the conversation," Silva says. "Too often, pregnancy in professional sports is treated as a personal issue instead of what it really is: a workplace rights issue. Existing laws already provide a framework, but they don't always fit neatly in the professional sports world. If this piece encourages leagues, unions, and advocates to think more intentionally about how they protect athlete-mothers, then I'd consider it a success."
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Original text here: https://law.unh.edu/blog/2026/02/do-female-athletes-receive-unfair-treatment-moms-3l-isabelle-silva-weighed-topic
Stevens Institute of Technology Installs Advanced X-Band Weather Radar to Strengthen Flood Monitoring and Severe Weather Forecasting for the New York Metropolitan Area
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Stevens Institute of Technology Installs Advanced X-Band Weather Radar to Strengthen Flood Monitoring and Severe Weather Forecasting for the New York Metropolitan Area
New radar system, operated by the university's Davidson Laboratory, will provide high-resolution precipitation data to enhance real-time forecasting and community preparedness across the region
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Stevens Institute of Technology announced today that it has installed a state-of-the-art X-band weather radar system on its Hoboken campus,
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HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Stevens Institute of Technology Installs Advanced X-Band Weather Radar to Strengthen Flood Monitoring and Severe Weather Forecasting for the New York Metropolitan Area
New radar system, operated by the university's Davidson Laboratory, will provide high-resolution precipitation data to enhance real-time forecasting and community preparedness across the region
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Stevens Institute of Technology announced today that it has installed a state-of-the-art X-band weather radar system on its Hoboken campus,significantly expanding the university's capacity to monitor and forecast severe weather events, including flash flooding, across the New York metropolitan area. The installation is a project of the university's Davidson Laboratory, a global leader in coastal resilience research and extreme weather forecasting.
X-band radar systems operate at a frequency range of 8-12 GHz, offering higher-resolution imagery than the larger S-band NEXRAD radar systems operated by the National Weather Service. This enhanced resolution is critical for detecting localized weather phenomena--such as flash flooding, heavy rainfall, and microbursts--that can develop rapidly in densely populated urban areas like the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region.
The new radar system complements the Davidson Laboratory's existing suite of monitoring and forecasting tools, including the Stevens Flood Advisory System (SFAS), which provides real-time water level observations and four-day advance flood forecasts for more than 150 locations from Delaware Bay to Maine. SFAS data are used by the US National Weather Service (NWS), regional and municipal Offices of Emergency Management, as well as by the general public. The addition of X-band radar capabilities will allow the Davidson Laboratory to generate more precise, hyperlocal precipitation data, improving the accuracy and lead time of flood and severe weather warnings for communities throughout the region.
"This X-band radar installation represents a significant investment in research that will enhance the safety and resilience of our surrounding communities," said Greg Townsend, Assistant Vice President for Corporate, Government and Community Relations at Stevens Institute of Technology. "Stevens has a long history of partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to provide critical weather and flood information, and this new capability will allow us to deliver even more timely and actionable data to the people who need it most."
The installation is part of a broader effort by the Davidson Laboratory to expand its extreme-event monitoring infrastructure. Recent federal and state funding has supported the development of the Stevens Extreme Event Coastal Preparedness and Response System (SEECPRS), which integrates additional supercomputing resources, drones with LiDAR capabilities, portable weather stations, and now the X-band radar system. Together, these tools will enhance the laboratory's ability to collect critical data before, during, and after extreme weather events--validating predictive models and informing mitigation strategies for vulnerable coastal communities.
"The X-band radar gives us the ability to observe precipitation with a level of detail that was not previously possible from our campus," said Dr. Marouane Temimi, Gallaher Associate Professor at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science at Stevens, who worked with his PhD student Ismail Gul to deploy the radar and set up data. "In a region as densely populated as the New York metro area, where flash flooding can develop in minutes and threaten lives, having access to high-resolution, real-time radar data is essential for improving our nowcasting capabilities and giving communities the lead time they need to respond," Temimi said. "It will allow us to provide an important service to our partners, including Offices of Emergency Management (OEMs) at the state and local levels, along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service."
The urgency of improved hyperlocal forecasting has been underscored by recent catastrophic weather events. In September 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida produced extreme rainfall across the New York metropolitan area, causing rapid urban flooding that killed dozens of people. Researchers at Stevens, including Dr. Temimi, have published studies demonstrating the need for more granular nowcasting models--forecasts that predict weather conditions minutes into the future--to support emergency response during such events. The new X-band radar directly addresses this need by providing the high-resolution data required to power these models.
In addition to its operational benefits, the radar system will serve as a valuable educational and research resource for Stevens students and faculty. Graduate and undergraduate researchers will have the opportunity to work directly with real-time radar data, gaining hands-on experience in meteorology, hydrology, and environmental engineering.
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About Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens is a premier, private research university situated in Hoboken, New Jersey. Since our founding in 1870, technological innovation has been the hallmark of Stevens' education and research. Within the university's three schools and one college, more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students collaborate closely with faculty in an interdisciplinary, student-centric, entrepreneurial environment. Academic and research programs spanning business, computing, engineering, the arts and other disciplines actively advance the frontiers of science and leverage technology to confront our most pressing global challenges. The university continues to be consistently ranked among the nation's leaders in career services, post-graduation salaries of alumni and return on tuition investment.
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Original text here: https://www.stevens.edu/news/stevens-institute-of-technology-installs-advanced-x-band-weather-radar-to
Hope College: Small Campus Has Big Hearts
HOLLAND, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Hope College issued the following news:
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Small Campus Has Big Hearts
Donors to Hope College Day of Giving Fundraiser Show Strong Support
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Hope College's 12th annual Day of Giving took place Feb. 19 and 20 during a fundraising frenzy, just shy of their goal of 2,000 participating donors.
After the 36-hour effort, $864,544 was raised from 1,700 alumni, Hope students and parents, faculty, staff and many other contributors who showed their support by donating to general and specific student or academic programs. As part of the annual event marketing and education,
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HOLLAND, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Hope College issued the following news:
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Small Campus Has Big Hearts
Donors to Hope College Day of Giving Fundraiser Show Strong Support
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Hope College's 12th annual Day of Giving took place Feb. 19 and 20 during a fundraising frenzy, just shy of their goal of 2,000 participating donors.
After the 36-hour effort, $864,544 was raised from 1,700 alumni, Hope students and parents, faculty, staff and many other contributors who showed their support by donating to general and specific student or academic programs. As part of the annual event marketing and education,Hope's Philanthropy and Engagement team offered up 50 student videos, highlighting how their first-hand Hope experiences are shaping their personal and academic success.
In 2025, 2,262 total donors participated in the Day of Giving campaign, totaling $1.03M. This year, donors could choose from 15 different categories and a total of 1,400 different funds to allocate their gifts to a general fund or a specific area of interest.
"Over the years, donors have shown us what they love at Hope by making a direct impact on our more than 3,400 students," said Michael Niederer, director of annual philanthropy at Hope. "The excitement on campus and across our volunteers has been very high. The team has done a great job of offering donors a variety of areas to support in a personal way -- whether it's a special program or academic area, to honor a beloved professor or to support innovative tuition solutions."
This year's fundraiser included a lineup of several matching gifts offered by generous alumni, families and friends of Hope to encourage giving. A total of 35 different matches and challenges made a significant impact on the total dollars raised from Day of Giving, Niederer said. Creative offers such as multipliers ranging from one-to-one matches and challenges for recurring gifts were made -- unlocking the potential for another $650,000 towards the campaign.
Challenges were featured throughout the day, with friendly competitions between Greek Life organizations, faculty and staff, and Hope Athletics fans, as well as challenges for specific initiatives such as the Hope-Western Prison Education Program and the Green Revolving Fund.
All online gifts and progress for the various matches and challenges can be viewed on the Day of Giving Leaderboard page. Donations, and challenges and matches, will still be active at hope.edu/give2hope throughout the weekend.
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Original text here: https://hope.edu/news/2026/giving/small-campus-big-hearts.html?_gl=1*14fsbjo*_gcl_au*MTU2ODgzOTgyNy4xNzY4MDQ3MTc5*_ga*MTk2OTcxNjE3OC4xNzY4MDQ3MTc5*_ga_RF3LGY13Y9*czE3NzE2NzY4MTUkbzE1JGcwJHQxNzcxNjc2ODE1JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..
Harvard University: Zon Wins March of Dimes Award
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 21 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Zon wins March of Dimes Award
Leonard Zon, professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology and director of the Stem Cell Research Program at Boston Children's Hospital, has won 2026 March of Dimes Richard B Johnston Jr., MD Prize from the March of Dimes for his pioneering work in hematology and stem cell biology.
Zon, who is also the Grousbeck Professor of Pediatric Medicine at Harvard Medical School, was one of the first scientists to use zebrafish as model organisms for revealing new insights about human
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CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 21 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Zon wins March of Dimes Award
Leonard Zon, professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology and director of the Stem Cell Research Program at Boston Children's Hospital, has won 2026 March of Dimes Richard B Johnston Jr., MD Prize from the March of Dimes for his pioneering work in hematology and stem cell biology.
Zon, who is also the Grousbeck Professor of Pediatric Medicine at Harvard Medical School, was one of the first scientists to use zebrafish as model organisms for revealing new insights about humandiseases, especially blood disorders and cancers in children. The small tropical fish have transparent embryos and produce up to 300 offspring per week
In the 1990s, the Zon team discovered five genes involved in human blood diseases. One of the most significant was the gene that produces the iron transporting protein known as ferroportin. The gene helps ensure that iron -- a critical element used by oxygen-carrying hemoglobin -- is delivered from mother to baby through the placenta. The discovery yielded new insights for understanding iron deficiency and anemia.
In 2007, the Zon lab showed how the hormone prostaglandin E2 could dramatically boost stem cell populations in zebrafish. Later clinical trials showed that adding it to umbilical cord blood in humans also greatly increased the stem cell populations.
These discoveries improved transplant procedures for leukemia patients and these treatments now are routinely used for genetic blood diseases such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and primary immunodeficiencies.
Zon's research has led to the development of a therapeutic for Diamond-Blackfan anemia that is nearing clinical trials; another treatment for the pediatric disease spinal muscular atrophy currently is under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
"Ever since my first experience working with leukemia patients early in my research career, I've been trying to uncover the mysteries of blood to help those affected by blood and other diseases," said Zon, who also works as a clinical physician in addition to his stem cell research. "So, to be instrumental in the discovery of new pathways that underscore blood development in embryos and to have a real impact on diseases affecting kids and babies, that's priceless."
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Original text here: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/newsplus/zon-wins-march-of-dimes-award/
Bryn Mawr College Administration Calls on Community to Honor Diverse Histories and Heritage
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Feb. 21 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026, by Dee Matthews, provost and professor of creative writing, Tomiko Jenkins, interim dean of the Undergraduate College, and Jill Walsh, vice president and chief human resources officer:
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Removal of Israeli Flags
The message below was sent to faculty, staff, and students on February 20, 2026.
Dear Bryn Mawr Community,
To belong to this college is to accept an honest and beautiful invitation: to dwell alongside those whose histories, truths, and griefs may differ vastly from our own.
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BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Feb. 21 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026, by Dee Matthews, provost and professor of creative writing, Tomiko Jenkins, interim dean of the Undergraduate College, and Jill Walsh, vice president and chief human resources officer:
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Removal of Israeli Flags
The message below was sent to faculty, staff, and students on February 20, 2026.
Dear Bryn Mawr Community,
To belong to this college is to accept an honest and beautiful invitation: to dwell alongside those whose histories, truths, and griefs may differ vastly from our own.It is a commitment to see one another as human beings carrying complex, living lineages.
Recently, we have seen this agreement fractured by the removal of Israeli flags from spaces on campus.
This email is not a citation of the Student Code of Conduct, which you should already know. This is an appeal to our collective character. Displays of heritage and identity-whether in a dorm window, an office door, or a shared hall-are the quiet emblems of selfhood that make our shared life visible. We are not making the political statement we might believe when these are torn down. We are, instead, engaging in erasure. We are telling a member of our own community that their narrative has no place here.
Our community does not come to Bryn Mawr to mirror the world's divisions. We are all here to learn how to hold a mirror to the world while modeling what it looks like to remain curious, compassionate, and pluralistic.
We will always fiercely support your right to protest and dissent respectfully, and to advocate for the causes that move you. Nevertheless, true advocacy will never be at odds with someone else's dignity. We ask that everyone move forward not merely by obeying the policies that allow us to coexist, but by honoring the humanity of every person who calls this campus home.
Sincerely,
Dee Matthews, Provost and Professor of Creative Writing
Tomiko Jenkins, Interim Dean of the Undergraduate College
Jill Walsh, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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Original text here: https://www.brynmawr.edu/news/removal-israeli-flags
BGSU Master's Student Fields Multiple Offers From Industry Giants
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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BGSU master's student fields multiple offers from industry giants
The logistics systems engineering program at BGSU provides flexibility and individualized support to turn "big dreams" into a professional reality
By Branden Ferguson
After earning his bachelor's degree in Bangladesh, Nayeem Nahid set his sights on the United States to further his education. He found his fit at Bowling Green State University, where a blend of faculty support, high-level internships and program flexibility allowed
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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BGSU master's student fields multiple offers from industry giants
The logistics systems engineering program at BGSU provides flexibility and individualized support to turn "big dreams" into a professional reality
By Branden Ferguson
After earning his bachelor's degree in Bangladesh, Nayeem Nahid set his sights on the United States to further his education. He found his fit at Bowling Green State University, where a blend of faculty support, high-level internships and program flexibility allowedhim to turn his academic ambitions into a lucrative career opportunity before even crossing the graduation stage.
"My BGSU experience has been amazing from the very first day I landed," said Nahid. "I was looking for the right master's program for me, and I found the perfect program that complements my professional background and supports my desire for experiential learning."
In the Master of Science in logistics systems engineering program, Nahid gained expert knowledge in logistics, lean systems, quality control and supply chain operations. The program's rigorous focus on hands-on learning prepared him for the in-demand logistics field, which is expected to see 17% growth over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Beyond the curriculum, Nahid credits his success to the support of faculty and staff - further proof that BGSU is large enough to offer world-class academics but small enough to provide individualized support.
"The International Programs and Partnership Office and my professors have been invaluable," said Nahid. "They guided me through work permits, prepared me for internships and helped me earn a spot in the Ohio Export Internship Program, resulting in an internship at Principle Business Enterprises, Inc."
During his internship, Nahid worked as a warehouse operations intern, supporting the factory master plan expansion, conducting warehouse capacity planning and developing future layouts to improve storage efficiency and material flow.
Providing immediate impact and showcasing his abilities, the one-semester internship was extended not once, but twice - enabling Nahid to continue working full-time at Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. while completing his master's program.
As he nears his Spring 2026 graduation, Nahid earned three separate offers from industry giants FedEx Supply Chain Inc., CPS Automotive LP, and Nordson Corporation.
Nahid accepted the role of senior specialist of strategic technical procurement with Nordson Corporation in Dayton, Ohio. In this role, he will manage strategic sourcing for complex engineered components. The position comes with a six-figure base salary and annual performance bonuses - a testament to the high demand for BGSU logistics systems engineering graduates.
"Coming from a third-world country to the United States, I came in with big dreams," said Nahid. "I knew I wanted to go to a good college, earn a good degree and find employment after graduation. BGSU checked every one of those boxes and helped me achieve more than I ever thought possible."
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Original text here: https://www.bgsu.edu/news/2026/02/bgsu-masters-student-fields-multiple-offers-from-industry-giants.html
