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VCU and Richmond ID Campus 'Hot Spots' Following Targeted Traffic Enforcement Operation
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU and Richmond ID campus 'hot spots' following targeted traffic enforcement operation
As Operation Safer Streets concludes its first phase, police commanders use new data to pinpoint the area's most dangerous intersections.
By Jake Burns, VCU Police
In the first three months of this year, Virginia Commonwealth University Police officers issued nearly as many traffic summons as during the entire 2024-25 school year due to Operation Safer Streets, a new targeted traffic enforcement operation.
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RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU and Richmond ID campus 'hot spots' following targeted traffic enforcement operation
As Operation Safer Streets concludes its first phase, police commanders use new data to pinpoint the area's most dangerous intersections.
By Jake Burns, VCU Police
In the first three months of this year, Virginia Commonwealth University Police officers issued nearly as many traffic summons as during the entire 2024-25 school year due to Operation Safer Streets, a new targeted traffic enforcement operation.
Launchedin early January following multiple fatal traffic incidents involving pedestrians near VCU's campuses, Operation Safer Streets involves intensified traffic enforcement, data analysis and sustained educational outreach.
In January, VCU Police doubled the number of personnel in the traffic division to amplify enforcement efforts within its jurisdiction and directed other officers to increase their traffic enforcement duties when available. As part of Operation Safer Street, officers initiated 1,943 traffic stops that resulted in 1,760 traffic summonses issued, including 14 DUI arrests.
During the entire 2024-25 academic year (8/1/24 to 7/31/25), VCU Police officers issued a total of 1,774 traffic summons. The data show drivers have continued to exhibit potentially dangerous behaviors on the roadways near VCU's campuses.
At a press conference April 21, VCU and city of Richmond officials discussed problem areas, next steps and insights into how the community can use this data to keep themselves safe
"We launched this operation with safety, education and data collection in mind," said Clarence T. Hunter Jr., chief of police at VCU. "I've asked our entire force to take this work seriously. It's something we'll continue to do because this problem isn't going away overnight or just by writing tickets."
VCU Police's crime analysis team is now working to overlay operation data with geographical data related to pedestrian incidents on or near campus. Police commanders said this ongoing analysis will help inform deployment of personnel.
Based on the final tallies, hot spots for speeding are Belvidere Street to the east of the Monroe Park Campus and then East Leigh Street between North 4th Street and North 8th Street near the MCV Campus.
Areas near North Harrison Street, West Grace Street and West Franklin Street are problem areas for drivers who fail to obey highway signs, do not yield to pedestrians and run red lights.
Lt. Edgar Greer, who led Operation Safer Streets, said while speeding remains an issue near VCU's campuses, intersections present the greatest hazard to pedestrians.
"When a vehicle is turning, it's the greatest risk for pedestrian conflict in a downtown area," Greer said. "We know that not all drivers that come near VCU are familiar with the roads - so mistakes happen. But we really ask all drivers - and even pedestrians - to understand that you really need to take your time, be careful and stay alert when traveling through an intersection."
VCU Police continue to urge drivers to take responsibility for slowing speeds and staying alert when traveling near VCU's campuses, which represent the highest daily pedestrian volume in Richmond.
Andy Boenau, director of the Richmond Department of Transportation, told reporters that every conversation the city officials have about rebuilding transportation infrastructure starts with the goal of eliminating serious traffic injuries. The data, he said, highlights the need for behavioral changes.
"We as pedestrians have to be extra vigilant because people behind the wheel are behaving so poorly," Boenau said. "We know the most harm that comes to pedestrians is from motor vehicles. This isn't to put blame on those who get hurt by walking around; it's to acknowledge there is such bad behavior behind the wheel that you have got to pay more attention."
John Venuti, associate vice president for public safety and emergency services at VCU and VCU Health, said anyone can take three simple steps to make the streets safer: pay attention, slow down and put away your phone. He also pointed to real progress that VCU and the city have made in making streets and sidewalks safer - through enforcement, engineering and education.
"What we laid out today is a clear picture of what we are doing to change behavior on your streets," Venuti said. "In prevention work, we are often trying to quantify a negative. We simply cannot measure the absence of tragedy; we cannot give you a 'ghost statistic' for the lives that were saved because an officer made a traffic stop or a signal gave a student a five-second head start."
VCU provides an updated list of pedestrian safety projects that have been completed, are planned or underway, and that are under discussion. The full list is available at masterplan.vcu.edu/pedestrian-safety/
VCU, city and regional partners continue to work to keep pedestrian safety top of mind for community members and travelers, through ongoing infrastructure investments, a focus on innovative ways of reducing pedestrian-vehicle conflicts and community outreach.
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Original text here: https://news.vcu.edu/article/operation-safer-streets-identifies-dangerous-intersections
UCCS 'Lil' Clyde' Robot Wins Best Rover Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 23 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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UCCS "Lil' Clyde" robot wins best rover award
Students from the College of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) made an impressive debut at the 2026 Colorado Robotics Challenge, earning the Best Rover Award for their mass category (1.5 to 5 kg) robot, Lil' Clyde. The competition, hosted by the Colorado Space Grant Consortium, took place April 11 at Great Sand Dunes National Park and featured 16 teams from across the state.
Designed and built as a Senior Design project, Lil' Clyde was
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 23 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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UCCS "Lil' Clyde" robot wins best rover award
Students from the College of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) made an impressive debut at the 2026 Colorado Robotics Challenge, earning the Best Rover Award for their mass category (1.5 to 5 kg) robot, Lil' Clyde. The competition, hosted by the Colorado Space Grant Consortium, took place April 11 at Great Sand Dunes National Park and featured 16 teams from across the state.
Designed and built as a Senior Design project, Lil' Clyde wasdeveloped by a multidisciplinary team of engineering students: Jacob Bossert (team lead, Electrical Engineering), Evan Callahan (Mechanical Engineering), Josh Taylor (Aerospace Engineering), Conner Auer (Aerospace Engineering), and Matt Schnese (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering double major). The team was mentored by Peter Gorder and Ben Wilcox, with support from MAE Machine Shop Manager Kris Godwin, and sponsored by Lynnane George, UCCS Space Grant Consortium Affiliate Director.
The Colorado Robotics Challenge tasks student teams with developing autonomous rovers capable of navigating rugged, Mars-like terrain. After more than six months of design reviews, testing, and iteration, the UCCS team brought their system to the dunes for final competition, where both the environment and the competition pushed them to their limits.
"The sand dunes didn't make it easy," said Conner Auer. "It really put our rover to the test, but that's what made the challenge so rewarding. Proud to be part of UCCS's first team to compete!"
Despite the demanding conditions, the experience proved both challenging and rewarding for the team. "It was such an amazing time at the event," said Evan Callahan. "It's truly a blessing to challenge ourselves against other universities. I would recommend this experience to anyone."
For Josh Taylor, the opportunity to see the project come to life was especially meaningful. "It was a fun and interesting challenge," he said, "and I enjoyed designing and building something I got to see in action."
For UCCS, the outcome was especially notable given it was the university's first year competing. Along the way, the team demonstrated not only technical skill but also resilience in the face of unexpected challenges.
"This team worked hard on this project and, even during the event, overcame several issues that arose unexpectedly," said Lynnane George, who accompanied the team. "Experiences like this give our students the opportunity to apply what they've learned in the classroom to real-world problems and prepare them to lead in engineering."
The team's success marks a strong beginning for UCCS in the competition--and signals even greater achievements ahead.
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Original text here: https://news.uccs.edu/2026/04/22/uccs-lil-clyde-robot-wins-best-rover-award/
Frostburg State University Expands In-State Tuition Across Appalachian Region
FROSTBURG, Maryland, April 23 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Frostburg State University Expands In-State Tuition Across Appalachian Region
Frostburg State University (FSU) has received approval from the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to significantly expand in-state undergraduate tuition eligibility, reinforcing its mission as a regional access institution and its commitment to affordability and academic excellence.
Beginning Fall 2027, eligible undergraduate students whose permanent home address is in any county in Pennsylvania and West Virginia,
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FROSTBURG, Maryland, April 23 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Frostburg State University Expands In-State Tuition Across Appalachian Region
Frostburg State University (FSU) has received approval from the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to significantly expand in-state undergraduate tuition eligibility, reinforcing its mission as a regional access institution and its commitment to affordability and academic excellence.
Beginning Fall 2027, eligible undergraduate students whose permanent home address is in any county in Pennsylvania and West Virginia,along with select counties in northern Virginia, eastern Ohio, and southern New York, will qualify for FSU's in-state tuition rate. The expansion includes counties within the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Northern and North Central subregions and formalizes FSU's longstanding multistate recruitment footprint, which already represents a significant portion of the University's out-of-state enrollment.
Under the expanded tuition model, eligible non-Maryland undergraduate students will save more than 50% on tuition costs. At current rates, those students would pay $7,640 in-state tuition compared to $17,198 under the regional rate and $23,306 for out-of-state tuition. Currently enrolled students who qualify under the new policy will also see their tuition adjusted to the expanded in-state rate beginning Fall 2027.
"This initiative expands affordable access to higher education across the Appalachian region, strengthens FSU's role as a regional access institution and supports economic mobility and workforce readiness," said Interim President Darlene Brannigan Smith, PhD. "This more streamlined undergraduate tuition model helps simplify pricing, reduces the need for complicated discounts and provides more transparent information for students and families."
With available instructional and housing capacity, Frostburg anticipates that the expanded eligibility pricing model will support enrollment growth, improve retention and strengthen the University's competitive position across its multistate service area.
In addition, FSU will introduce a unified tuition rate for online graduate and doctoral programs effective Fall 2026, reducing cost barriers for nonresident students and increasing competitiveness in the national marketplace.
For more information about FSU, visit www.frostburg.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.frostburg.edu/news/2026/04/tuition-expansion.php
Fordham Law School: AI's Environmental Impact - Earth Day Q&A With Environmental Law Professor Adam Orford
BRONX, New York, April 23 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following Q&A on April 21, 2026, by Anna Currell with environmental law professor Adam Orford:
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AI's Environmental Impact: An Earth Day Q&A with Environmental Law Professor Adam Orford
As AI takes on an increasingly prominent role in business and society, the technology's demand for energy and water is predicted to double by 2030.
In recognition of Earth Day, Fordham Law News spoke with Fordham Law Professor Adam Orford--an expert on climate change, clean energy, and environmental law and policy--about the growth
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BRONX, New York, April 23 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following Q&A on April 21, 2026, by Anna Currell with environmental law professor Adam Orford:
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AI's Environmental Impact: An Earth Day Q&A with Environmental Law Professor Adam Orford
As AI takes on an increasingly prominent role in business and society, the technology's demand for energy and water is predicted to double by 2030.
In recognition of Earth Day, Fordham Law News spoke with Fordham Law Professor Adam Orford--an expert on climate change, clean energy, and environmental law and policy--about the growthof AI and its impact on the environment.
Orford, who joined Fordham Law's faculty in 2025, holds a JD from Columbia Law School, and an MPP and PhD in energy and resources from the University of California, Berkeley. In this Q&A, Orford discusses energy scarcity, environmental review laws, how Earth Day began, and why caring for our one and only planet is a critical endeavor--for all of us.
How did you become interested in environmental law?
I was born in Alaska, I grew up there, and one of the formative experiences of my childhood was the Exxon Valdez oil spill, which was a terrible ecological disaster. Seeing that happen when I was young, growing up in a beautiful place, increased my interest in environmental protection.
When I got to law school, I had the opportunity to learn more about that area of law. When I was looking for a specialization while I was a law student, it was a good fit, and from there, it has provided an opportunity to continue learning about the world, about industry, about economics, about everything around us, in a way that has proved endlessly fascinating and rewarding--and frustrating, at times.
AI has emerged as one of the most consequential innovations of the 21st century. How is the growth of this technology impacting the environment?
What we are calling "AI" is built on resource-intensive physical computing infrastructure. The electrical demand growth associated with new data centers is not something that we have designed our electric grid to be able to serve. With this new construction, we're looking at estimates of double-digit percentage growth in our overall electricity demand in the United States. Actually powering all of the facilities that have been proposed to be built would have required decades of preparation, and we simply have not done that.
So we're finding that, first of all, our grid is not prepared to integrate this new electrical demand, and to the extent that it can be modified quickly, we're finding that dirtier energy is going to be required in order to meet the new demand while continuing to serve existing demand. It doesn't matter if the new data centers are solar-powered, if the existing grid is still relying on fossil fuels. The data centers that do get built soak up any new renewable energy resources, meaning that these facilities end up competing directly with our goals to clean up our grid, transition to renewable energy, and meet our environmental goals.
As for water, a lot of these data centers are being built in places where water is already scarce, and likely to get scarcer. Although there are technological options to reduce data center water demand, they cost a lot of money. So it's impossible to get away from the resource constraints, and in the meantime increased competition for scarce water and electric resources is going to drive up prices, at the same time the idea of energy and water affordability are becoming politically very salient.
How do laws and regulations come into play to address these impacts?
Any time we make a decision, we should consider the environmental effects of that decision--that is the premise of a law called the National Environmental Policy Act, which became law in 1970. Its central idea--that we should know what the environmental impacts are and incorporate our understanding of impacts into our decisions--is a foundation of many other environmental laws, and has influenced similar state laws as well.
The idea that any time a government makes a decision it is required to consider environmental impacts was truly revolutionary. The alternative is that decisions are made based entirely on the mission of whatever the government agency might be. If the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's mission is to promote the construction of nuclear power plants, it might argue that considering environmental effects actually impedes its legal mission. Environmental review laws incorporate harm minimization and sustainability into the mission of every decision maker that has to follow them, and also typically provides a strong opportunity for public input and oversight into decisions. So this was a way of ensuring that decisions were being made more holistically and more consistent with broader social concerns about the world that we live in. And that is important.
But the problem has been that over time, the processes that are in place to ensure that that consideration happens are also time consuming. They can be very costly. They can slow down construction of anything, and particularly in places where there are a lot of local vested interests would prefer to block change. So it is pretty fashionable today to argue that this system has gotten out of hand and out to be pared back. My message is to be very careful--very, very careful--about that, both because the revolution in decision making that these laws represent can be lost if we don't protect it, and also because, although it does slow things down, these laws have become one of our most important methods for encouraging public participation in governmental decision making. We're all probably aware that the government decisions do not always represent every interest in our society, and these review processes provide a moment for folks who might not have otherwise been included to have their views heard.
How can citizens concerned about the effects of technology on the environment have a greater say on these issues?
There are a number of things that people can do--speaking with government decision makers, calling legislators, writing letters, submitting comments. Voting is important more directly, getting involved in the proceedings that are conducted to consider permit requests, and forming community groups to discuss what the concerns are, advocating on behalf of the outlook that that group shares, coordinating with other groups that are already doing that are all not only possible, but happening all the time.
Getting involved in that process is actually very important. It doesn't guarantee that the outcome will be what any individual necessarily wants, but it will at least guarantee that that input has to be considered, that it has to be responded to, that it has to be addressed.
Other than that, if someone is interested in environmental law, going to law school is an answer to that question--becoming sophisticated about how this process works and learning how to use it to represent people who might not fully understand their options. This is a kind of legal work that folks who I train end up doing, and it can be a very rewarding kind of work.
What keeps you hopeful?
The first Earth Day in 1970 was inspired by photographs of Earth taken by the Apollo 8 astronauts. They took a photograph that's been called "Earthrise"--the first photograph taken of the entire Earth in a single shot. It was published in the front page of every newspaper in the world, and what that photograph said to everyone was that we are a precious, but vulnerable, planet, surrounded by the endless darkness of space for as far as we can see. And we are all stuck here together, and there is really no changing that. There is no Planet B.
That realization has immense political ramifications--it means that we've only got one planet. It means that we have to work together on it. It means that we are responsible for being good stewards of our Earth. Those kinds of conclusions resulted, directly, in the modern environmental movement. The first Earth Day came shortly afterward. It was, until recently, the largest political demonstration in United States history, and it led to the enactment of all of our modern national environmental laws.
There's a lot happening in the world right now, but even so we somehow have found the capacity to launch a new moon mission. The astronauts reported having exactly the same profound experience when they looked back at Earth. And I hope that people--especially kids--will see those photographs and reach the same conclusions that so many people reached 50 years ago. I was reminded of the quote by the astronaut who took that first photograph: "We set out to explore the moon and instead discovered the Earth." It remains true today, and that gives me hope.
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Original text here: https://news.law.fordham.edu/blog/2026/04/21/ais-environmental-impact-an-earth-day-qa-with-environmental-law-professor-adam-orford/
Flinders University: Care by name, but not by nature
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, April 23 -- Flinders University posted the following news:
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Care by name, but not by nature
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Many older Australians receiving government-funded home care struggle to get the support they need to live well at home, according to new research that reveals the daily challenges faced by a growing part of the community.
The study, published in The Australasian Journal on Ageing (AJA), reveals that while the Home Care Package program was designed to help older people stay independent, many felt overlooked, unheard and left to navigate a complex system without the personalised
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BEDFORD PARK, Australia, April 23 -- Flinders University posted the following news:
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Care by name, but not by nature
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Many older Australians receiving government-funded home care struggle to get the support they need to live well at home, according to new research that reveals the daily challenges faced by a growing part of the community.
The study, published in The Australasian Journal on Ageing (AJA), reveals that while the Home Care Package program was designed to help older people stay independent, many felt overlooked, unheard and left to navigate a complex system without the personalisedcare that was supposed to underpin the program.
Researchers from Flinders University interviewed older adults aged 65 years and above from across Australia to understand their experiences of accessing a Home Care Package, including how they used their funds and prioritised essential services, such as food and nutrition support.
The findings show that participants valued the idea of consumer-directed care but said the reality often fell short of that promise.
Lead author Caitlin Wyman, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and PhD candidate in Flinders' Caring Futures Institute, says many older adults felt as though the program was more focused on system processes and fees rather than meeting their individual care needs to support them to stay well at home.
"Several participants described feeling like a number within the aged care system and others spoke about the emotional toll of repeatedly having to advocate for their care needs," says Ms Wyman, from Flinders' College of Health and Enablement.
Many recipients reported administration fees and unclear rules around package spending, which left them confused and distressed about how they could use their funds. Participants also described having to fight for basic services and feeling dismissed or ignored when they tried to explain what would help them most.
Co-author and Flinders University researcher and Accredited Practising Dietitian Dr Alison Yaxley, says the research shows that many older people know exactly what support they need but face barriers when trying to secure it.
"Participants wanted care that respected their preferences and allowed them to make decisions about their own wellbeing," says Dr Yaxley, from Flinders' Caring Futures Institute.
Concerningly, the study also found that limited budgets forced many recipients to make difficult trade-offs which could compromise their ability to live safely, independently and comfortably at home. Some went without cleaning or personal care to afford physiotherapy or transport to medical appointments.
Others said they avoided asking for help because they feared their requests would be rejected or would take too long to process. Several older adults used their own money to pay for essential items because waiting for approval felt too uncertain.
Food and nutrition emerged as an area of concern. While participants understood the importance of eating well, many said nutrition was often pushed aside as they tried to stretch their budgets to cover more urgent health needs. Some described eating toast instead of preparing balanced meals because of mobility issues, fatigue or lack of motivation.
Although meal preparation can be funded through home care, most participants could not justify the staff hours and associated costs, as this would lessen funds available for other aspects of their care.
Others said pre-prepared meal services did not meet their dietary needs, personal tastes or cultural preferences. For older people living in regional areas, their options were even more limited.
"Nutrition plays a crucial role in healthy ageing and should not be treated as optional. Our findings highlight a significant gap in the program's current capacity to support older people's nutrition, a fundamental need that no one should be left to go without," says Ms Wyman.
"Participants valued fresh food, variety and enjoyment when eating but found it hard to maintain these habits within the constraints of their package."
The researchers found that when care was personalised and attentive, older adults felt more secure and respected. Participants with self-managed packages often reported better experiences because they could choose workers who understood their routines and preferences.
However, not everyone has the time, confidence or support to self-manage, and the researchers say the system needs to work well for all recipients, not just those able to navigate it independently.
"The voices of older Australians must guide improvements to our home care system, so it genuinely delivers person-centred care. Every older person deserves support that helps them to stay healthy, connected and independent in their own home," says Ms Wyman.
The researchers hope their findings place a spotlight on the need for older Australians to be at the centre of their care, with a significant gap identified in how home care supports their nutritional health.
The authors note that the research was conducted prior to aged care reforms in which the Australian Government replaced the Home Care Package program with Support at Home on 1 November 2025. However, they note that the findings provide important insight into the experiences of older adults under the previous model and highlight issues that remain relevant as Australia shifts to a new approach to home care.
The paper, ' Care by Name, Not by Nature: Experiences of Older Adults Accessing a Home Care Package Including Food and Nutrition Services: An Exploratory Qualitative Study,' by Caitlin Wyman, Victoria Hoekman, Michael Lawless, Jolene Thomas, Alison Yaxley is published in The Australasian Journal on Ageing (AJA). DOI:10.1111/ajag.70156
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Original text here: https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/04/23/care-by-name-but-not-by-nature/
Exploring the Future of Counseling: Inside Adler University's AI and Technology Course
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Adler University issued the following news:
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Exploring the future of counseling: Inside Adler University's new AI and technology course
At Adler University, Chia-Chiang Wang, Ph.D., is challenging students to engage with the evolving landscape through his new course, "AI and Technology in Counseling." This course is the first in the counseling field to address the influence and intersection of AI and mental health.
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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries worldwide, its role in mental health care is becoming increasingly complex. A recent
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CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Adler University issued the following news:
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Exploring the future of counseling: Inside Adler University's new AI and technology course
At Adler University, Chia-Chiang Wang, Ph.D., is challenging students to engage with the evolving landscape through his new course, "AI and Technology in Counseling." This course is the first in the counseling field to address the influence and intersection of AI and mental health.
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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries worldwide, its role in mental health care is becoming increasingly complex. A recentNational Alliance on Mental Illness survey found that 12% of adults are likely to use AI chatbots for mental health support in the next six months, with 1% already doing so -- an early sign of how quickly these tools are entering the landscape of care.
At Adler University, Chia-Chiang Wang, Ph.D., is challenging students to engage with that evolving landscape through his new course, "AI and Technology in Counseling." This course is the first in the counseling field to address the influence and intersection of AI and mental health.
Designed for students in the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision program, the course examines how AI and emerging technologies are transforming counseling practice, education, and research. From virtual counseling and clinical supervision to ethical considerations, students are challenged to critically evaluate the possibilities and responsibilities that come with technological innovation.
"The more people turn to AI as emotional support, the more questions it raises about human connection and belonging. Preparing counselors now means preparing them to have these conversations about how AI can transform the work we do, which is why we wanted to offer this course," Dr. Wang said.
Many students enter the course with limited experience using AI in clinical contexts, often questioning its relevance to counseling practice.
"Throughout the course, the students are able to acknowledge how AI can be engaged as a tool within counseling and feel more empowered to utilize it, having great confidence is its applications and limitations," Dr. Wang explained. "Many doctoral students do not have much prior experience engaging with AI, and this is their first direct exposure to these tools, which is essential. It strengthens their ability to understand how technology shapes client interactions, including its impact on connection, behavior, and help-seeking. How come they can counsel if their clients have technology-related roadblocks or are overusing AI in place of human interaction?"
Initially dubious about AI's place in her counseling career, student Tracy LeGrow now sees its potential, especially in areas like clinical supervision and training.
"This course has allowed us to explore the uses, benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations required to engage with AI technology effectively," LeGrow said.
Through hands-on projects, students don't just learn about AI, they are actively creating and evaluating it. LeGrow developed a concept for an AI-powered client simulator, designed to help counseling students and professionals practice their skills in a safe, simulated environment. She also proposed a qualitative research study examining how clinical supervisors experience integrating AI into their work.
"As with all technology, we must establish safeguards to ensure its appropriate and ethical use," LeGrow said.
That emphasis on ethics is woven throughout the course. Students engage in in-depth discussions around client confidentiality, credentialing, international counseling considerations, and the broader implications of integrating AI into mental health services. The goal is not just to understand the tools, but to use them responsibly and safely.
For student Lauryn Payne, one of the most impactful aspects of the course is its timely approach to learning.
"This course stands out for its innovative and informative approach to the emerging field of AI in mental health," Payne said. "The absence of a traditional textbook and the incorporation of YouTube videos and news articles revolutionized the learning experience."
By incorporating real-time research and media, the course places students at the forefront of an evolving field, something Payne found both exciting and empowering.
Payne also highlighted Dr. Wang's role in guiding students through these complex and controversial concepts.
"In my opinion, Dr. Wang is an exceptional researcher and provides invaluable assistance in understanding emerging research concepts and technologies," Payne said. "This course has undoubtedly transformed my perspective on the application of AI and has instilled a sense of comfort and familiarity in its use."
Ultimately, the course does more than introduce students to AI, it invites them to shape its future in the counseling field, and Adler continues to be an active contributor to this field of new technology. By combining critical thinking, hands-on innovation, and ethical grounding, Dr. Wang is preparing the next generation of counselors to engage with technology in thoughtful and meaningful ways.
Students leave not just with knowledge and confidence, but with new ideas.
"This course has fostered the development of compelling ideas for innovation," Payne adds, "and contributed to the advancement of the counseling and mental health fields."
As AI continues to evolve, courses like this ensure that future counselors won't just keep up with change -- they will help lead it.
"The more people turn to AI, the more it challenges people's sense of belonging. We need to have these kinds of reflections because these students are the next generation of counselors and educators," Dr. Wang said. "My job is to challenge them to think further, so that in the future, they can become the creators and the developers of new inventions and ideas the shape what counseling looks like."
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Original text here: https://www.adler.edu/news/exploring-the-future-of-counseling-inside-adler-universitys-new-ai-and-technology-course/
Dartmouth College: Two Scholars Named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 23 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Two Scholars Named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Mary Lou Guerinot is a molecular geneticist; Reiko Ohnuma is an expert on Buddhism.
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Two members of the Dartmouth faculty have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the oldest and among the most prestigious scholarly honor societies in the United States.
The academy recognized molecular geneticist Mary Lou Guerinot, the Ronald and Deborah Harris Professor in the Sciences and a professor of biological sciences, and Buddhism scholar
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HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 23 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Two Scholars Named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Mary Lou Guerinot is a molecular geneticist; Reiko Ohnuma is an expert on Buddhism.
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Two members of the Dartmouth faculty have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the oldest and among the most prestigious scholarly honor societies in the United States.
The academy recognized molecular geneticist Mary Lou Guerinot, the Ronald and Deborah Harris Professor in the Sciences and a professor of biological sciences, and Buddhism scholarReiko Ohnuma, Robert 1932 and Barbara Black Professor of Religion.
Guerinot and Ohnuma are among 252 leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and science who will be inducted into the academy at a ceremony in Cambridge, Mass., in October.
"In their distinct fields, Professor Guerinot and Professor Ohnuma exemplify the intellectual curiosity, scholarly rigor, and depth of inquiry that define Dartmouth at its best," says Provost Santiago Schnell. "Their election to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences is a richly deserved recognition of academic achievement at the highest level."
The author of more than 150 peer-reviewed papers, Guerinot studies how plants remove metals from soil--work that is creating solutions to malnutrition and to the problem of toxic metals such as arsenic in the food chain.
Among other accomplishments, Guerinot helped identify the protein responsible for iron uptake from soil and was among the first plant biologists to use synchrotron X-ray fluorescence microprobe imaging to study the distribution of trace elements such as iron, zinc, and manganese in plants. She also helped develop the field of ionomics, which uses genomics and bioinformatics to study the functional connections in organisms between genes, proteins, and minerals and identify genes controlling the mineral composition of food crops.
Guerinot is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and has served on its governance council since 2023. She is also a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Society of Plant Biologists and a nonresident fellow at the Salk Institute. She earned her BS in biology from Cornell University and her PhD from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
"It is a tremendous honor, one that I share with the many talented undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and scientists I have had the privilege to work with over the years," says Guerinot. "To be included among the extraordinary individuals who have shaped our world is both humbling and exciting. I look forward to contributing to the work of the academy."
Ohnuma's research uses Sanskrit and Pali narrative literature to explore themes of the body, motherhood, self-sacrifice, and human and animal nature in the Buddhist traditions of South Asia.
She is the author of three books, including, most recently, Unfortunate Destiny: Animals in the Indian Buddhist Imagination, published in 2017, which shows how premodern Buddhist literature uses nonhuman creatures to understand the nature of humanity.
Her 2012 book, Ties That Bind: Maternal Imagery and Discourse in Indian Buddhism, looks at Buddhist literary depictions of motherhood and their relationship to the lived experience of mothers in premodern India. Head, Eyes, Flesh, Blood: Giving Away the Body in Indian Buddhist Literature, published in 2007, looks at the cultural impact of narratives of the Buddha's self-sacrifice.
Ohnuma earned her BA from the University of California at Berkeley and went on to earn her MA and PhD from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
"I am deeply honored and, frankly, a bit shocked to be receiving this enormous honor," says Ohnuma. "I'm also profoundly grateful to Dartmouth for providing the ideal environment (over the last 27 years) for pursuing the work that I've done--in the form of institutional resources, wonderful colleagues, and bright and inquisitive students. I never could have achieved this honor if I were not at Dartmouth."
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences was founded in 1780, during the American Revolution, and President George Washington was among its first inductees. Its membership has included the likes of Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Martin Luther King Jr., Margaret Mead, Antonin Scalia, and Anna Deavere Smith.
Announcing the 2026 cohort, Academy President Laurie Patton called their election "a fitting commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary."
"We celebrate the achievement of each new member and the collective breadth and depth of their excellence," Patton said.
Thirty-six Dartmouth faculty members have been previously elected to the academy, including President Sian Leah Beilock in 2024.
Other recent Dartmouth inductees include Interim Dean of the Faculty and John Wentworth Professor in the Social Sciences John Carey, Roth Family Distinguished Professor of Finance Kenneth French, President Emeritus Philip J. Hanlon '77, Professor of Biological Sciences Mark McPeek, James O. Freedman Presidential Professor and Professor of Government Brendan Nyhan, Tuck School of Business Dean Matthew Slaughter, and Professor of Economics Heidi Williams '03. Trustee Shonda Rhimes '91 was elected to the academy in 2023.
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