Education (Colleges & Universities)
Education (Colleges & Universities)
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Yale Launches New Street Medicine Training Program for Residents
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 27 -- Yale University issued the following news:* * *
Yale Launches New Street Medicine Training Program for Residents
Homelessness in the United States has reached record levels, with more than 770,000 people living without stable housing on any given night. Yet many physicians receive limited training in how to best manage the complex health and social needs of this population.
People experiencing homelessness face unique challenges, says Jeffrey Lin, MD, MPH, instructor of medicine (general medicine) at Yale School of Medicine (YSM). "When even basic needs like ... Show Full Article NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 27 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale Launches New Street Medicine Training Program for Residents Homelessness in the United States has reached record levels, with more than 770,000 people living without stable housing on any given night. Yet many physicians receive limited training in how to best manage the complex health and social needs of this population. People experiencing homelessness face unique challenges, says Jeffrey Lin, MD, MPH, instructor of medicine (general medicine) at Yale School of Medicine (YSM). "When even basic needs likefood, water, and shelter are missing, how do we expect patients to deal with chronic medical conditions, complex psychiatric histories, physical disability, or possible substance use?" he says.
Building on existing street medicine and outreach efforts in New Haven, a new YSM training initiative will expand resident education in caring for people experiencing homelessness, preparing future primary care physicians to deliver consistent, preventive care directly to these patients on the street.
This initiative, titled the Yale Street Medicine Training Program, will be co-led by Lin and Benjamin Howell, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine (general medicine) at YSM. The program will be offered to residents in the Yale Internal Medicine Primary Care Residency Program and feature more than two months of dedicated street medicine training.
"For years, the street medicine providers of Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center have hosted rotating Yale primary care, traditional internal medicine, and medicine-pediatrics residents for two weeks at a time to allow them to see firsthand the challenges of caring for people experiencing homelessness," Howell says. "By offering more than two months of experiential training, this new curriculum will provide our residents with the skills to become experts in providing primary care to this population after graduation."
The opportunity to improve resident training was recognized by former YSM faculty member Christine Krueger, MD, who spearheaded an application for a competitive grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to support the development of the program.
As part of this work, Lin and Howell will partner with faculty across YSM as well as a range of university and community organizations. Clinical collaborations include the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center's Street Medicine team, the Yale Street Psychiatry program, and the VA's Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team clinic, each offering residents firsthand experience in models of care that reach patients where they are. The curriculum also works closely with the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy, whose medical-legal partnerships help residents understand how legal advocacy intersects with health. Community organizations such as the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen, Community Health Care Van, and U-ACT further ground the curriculum in lived experience.
"The strength of this initiative lies in its collaborative foundation," says Howell. "Together, these partnerships ensure residents gain a holistic, interprofessional, and justice-oriented education, while patients benefit from care that is more coordinated, accessible, and responsive to their realities."
According to Brad Richards, MD, MBA, associate professor of medicine (general medicine) and executive director of the Yale Internal Medicine Primary Care Residency Program, the new initiative represents both an investment in resident education and a commitment to community health.
"Our goal is that graduates of the Yale Street Medicine Training Program will go on to lead similar efforts in their own communities, strengthening the pipeline of physicians dedicated to advancing health equity," he says. "At the same time, we hope to create more consistent access to high-quality, compassionate primary care for our patients and community partners--care that, over time, can build trust, reduce reliance on crisis services, and improve health outcomes in New Haven's unhoused community."
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The Department of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine is among the nation's premier departments, bringing together an elite cadre of clinicians, investigators, educators, and staff in one of the world's top medical schools.
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Original text here: https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-launches-new-street-medicine-training-program-for-residents/
University of Plymouth: What Makes a Good New Year's Resolution and How Do You Stick to It?
PLYMOUTH, England, Dec. 27 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news:* * *
What makes a good New Year's resolution and how do you stick to it?
Advice from performance researcher and sports psychologist, Dr Jon Rhodes
By Jon Rhodes, Lecturer in Psychology
Most New Year's resolutions collapse before the decorations reach the loft - and it's not that people are lazy or necessarily lack motivation. The issue is that most goals are written in the tone of a stern headteacher, which is a fast route to giving up. A good resolution needs to feel alive rather than imposed. Here are four ... Show Full Article PLYMOUTH, England, Dec. 27 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * What makes a good New Year's resolution and how do you stick to it? Advice from performance researcher and sports psychologist, Dr Jon Rhodes By Jon Rhodes, Lecturer in Psychology Most New Year's resolutions collapse before the decorations reach the loft - and it's not that people are lazy or necessarily lack motivation. The issue is that most goals are written in the tone of a stern headteacher, which is a fast route to giving up. A good resolution needs to feel alive rather than imposed. Here are fourresearch backed ideas that can help you stay on track.
1. You have probably been setting goals the wrong way
Most of us choose goals that sound neat and specific. Something like "I will run three times a week" or "I will never eat sugar again". These look disciplined but they break the moment life gets involved. Research suggests a better approach is to swap strict targets for an 'exploratory' (just start) goal. This still gives you direction while allowing space to adjust as your energy, schedule and priorities shift.
Instead of insisting on three runs a week with a set distance and pace, try something simpler such as "I will get out of the house with my trainers on and see how things go". Exploration reduces pressure and keeps motivation alive. When a goal feels like something you are learning from rather than enforcing, you tend to stay with it far longer.
2. Use imagery to make the goal emotionally real
In our work with Olympic athletes, recruits in the armed forces and people simply trying to create meaningful change in their lives, one pattern shows up again and again. Motivation strengthens when the goal feels vivid.
If you are aiming for a promotion, think of yourself stepping into that role. See the email offering the opportunity. Hear the steady confidence in your voice as you share an idea. Notice the feeling as you walk into a meeting with a sense of belonging. These small scenes give the goal emotional depth and engage the same motivational circuitry the brain uses during real achievements.
When the future feels vivid, the choice becomes easier to navigate because your brain has a clearer sense of what is at stake. You are not forcing motivation, you are helping your system recognise why the goal matters and that subtle shift guides your decisions long before willpower is needed.
3. Pick a cue in your day that triggers a tiny mental rehearsal
Most people wait for motivation to appear before taking action. Instead choose a moment in your routine such as filling a water bottle or putting on your coat. We call this a motivational cue; a predetermined moment when you'll activate a thought. Use that exact moment when you experience the cue to replay a short mental clip, like a movie trailer, of your goal and the feeling of making progress. This hack comes from our groundbreaking research in Functional Imagery Training at the University of Plymouth and it works because it strengthens your intention in the moments where choices usually wobble.
4. Celebrate progress over perfection
The perfect plan is a lovely idea that rarely survives contact with real life. However, micro wins and small progress keep morale high. If you planned a long gym session but ended up doing ten minutes, that is still a win. Progress releases reward signals in the brain and these signals build momentum. People who notice and savour these small steps stick with their goals far more often because each win confirms the story they want to live.
In summary
The spirit and science behind the four tips is this; motivation is not a moral test but a perceptual system that responds to meaning, imagery and feedback. When your goal feels important, vivid and flexible you give your brain something it can actually work with.
That is why the resolutions that survive are not the loud ones. They are the ones that feel like they belong to you.
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Original text here: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/what-makes-a-good-new-years-resolution-and-how-do-you-stick-to-it
Lee University: Registration Open for Spring Encore
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Dec. 27 -- Lee University issued the following news:* * *
Registration Open for Spring Encore
Lee University's Encore Program is offering a diverse selection of courses this spring for individuals age 60 and over, providing a unique opportunity to explore new subjects, develop skills, and engage with a vibrant community of learners.
Encore students can choose from 27 courses covering arts, literature, history, fitness, wellness, technology, genealogy, travel, faith, and more. With a fee of $25, participants may choose up to two of the following courses:
Hard Sayings ... Show Full Article CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Dec. 27 -- Lee University issued the following news: * * * Registration Open for Spring Encore Lee University's Encore Program is offering a diverse selection of courses this spring for individuals age 60 and over, providing a unique opportunity to explore new subjects, develop skills, and engage with a vibrant community of learners. Encore students can choose from 27 courses covering arts, literature, history, fitness, wellness, technology, genealogy, travel, faith, and more. With a fee of $25, participants may choose up to two of the following courses: Hard Sayingsof the Bible will examine a series of biblical passages that have generally troubled or stumped scholars, pastors, and laypeople alike either interpretively, theologically, or otherwise. The class will begin in Genesis and work canonically through each biblical book where difficult passages appear. This six-week course is taught by Dr. Brian Peterson on Wednesdays, from 3:45-4:45 p.m., beginning Jan. 14.
The iHows in the iWorld: A Guide to the iPhone and iPad introduces novice users to Apple devices. The course covers basic navigation, settings, email, messaging, FaceTime, social media, photography, and web browsing. Participants will explore new iOS features, sharing tools and free apps, utilities, and games using their own iPhones or iPads. This five-week course, taught by Dr. Bill Jaber, will meet on Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., beginning Jan. 27.
Couch to 5K Running & Walking helps participants build fitness while training for the 65 Roses 5K on March 28, 2026. The course covers nutrition, hydration, strength, breathing, form, and interval training. Open to runners and walkers, classes meet outdoors when possible, or indoors as needed. This 10-week course is taught by Brittany Katz, owner of Terra Running Co. and certified running coach, and will take place on Tuesdays, from 8-9 a.m., beginning Jan. 13.
Matters of Age: Health, Medicine, and Living Well explores aging in medical and social contexts, highlighting new research on longevity and quality of life. The course emphasizes holistic well-being, examining challenges and opportunities of aging. Participants receive practical recommendations for healthy living, concluding with a spring celebration dinner. This five-week course is taught by Drs. Bennett Judkins and Karen Mundy-Judkins and will meet on Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 27, from 4-5:30 p.m.
Making Sense of Everyday Life: Its Patterns, Challenges, and Surprises, also taught by the Judkins, explores the taken-for-granted aspects of daily life through an experimental social psychology lens. Topics include identity, emotions, conformity, relationships, personal space, and group behavior. The course examines cultural change and everyday challenges, concluding with a spring celebration dinner. This five-week course meets on Tuesdays, from 4-5:30 p.m., beginning March 17.
A Taste of Thai Culture introduces participants to Thailand's culture, language, dance, and cuisine. The course includes food sampling and time for prayer and reflection focused on Thailand and its people, offering an overview of cultural and spiritual traditions. Taught by Dr. Jo Ann Higginbotham, this five-week course takes place on Wednesdays, from 4-5 p.m., beginning March 18.
Zumba Gold is a low-impact dance fitness class designed for active older adults seeking a gentler version of the Zumba program. The class features easy-to-follow movements that improve cardiovascular fitness, balance, flexibility, and coordination. No prior dance experience is required. Led by Christina Hartgraves, this semester-long course meets Wednesdays, with sessions offered at 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m., beginning Jan. 21.
Zumba Gold Chair, also led by Hartgraves, is a seated, low-impact dance fitness class designed for active older adults and individuals with limited mobility. The class features easy-to-follow routines that provide a full-body workout while improving cardiovascular health, coordination, and muscle tone. This semester-long course meets Wednesdays from 9-9:45 a.m., beginning Jan. 21.
From "Charlotte's Web" to "Chronicles of Narnia": Using Children's Literature to Connect with Your Grandchildren highlights quality, age-appropriate books for children from birth through fifth grade. The course covers community literacy resources, response activities to shared books, and strategies for sharing books as a long-distance grandparent. This six-week course is taught by Dr. Laura Anderson on Wednesdays, 3:35-4:25 p.m., beginning Jan. 14.
You Can Draw! is a beginner-friendly course that explores the fundamentals of pencil and ink drawing, including key design elements, technique, and creative practice. Participants will receive guidance and supplies, including paper, pencils, erasers, and an ink pen. Taught by Dr. Bill Kamm, the six-week course meets Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 18, with a $27 supply fee.
You Can Draw Too (2)!, also taught by Kamm, builds on last spring's drawing course, focusing on applying skills to still life and outdoor subjects. Participants will review fundamentals but spend most of the time practicing, including plein air studies when weather permits. This six-week course meets Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., beginning. Feb. 18.
Tennessee in Tennis Shoes: A Traveling History Course offers participants the chance to explore historical sites across Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and beyond, including places such as Marion County Coal Miners Museum, Washington, D.C., and Virginia's Colonial Triangle. Travel dates and site selections will be discussed at an informational meeting on Jan. 15, 2026, at 3 p.m. in Jones Lecture Hall, located in the School of Theology & Ministry. Led by Dr. David Altopp, the course requires a minimum of 35 participants per trip, with additional travel and admission costs.
Ancient Greece explores the Greek world from the Mycenaeans through the Hellenistic period after Alexander the Great. The course examines how politics, society, culture, and environment shaped life across various city-states. This 10-week course, taught by David Schlosser, meets Wednesdays, 12:25-1:15 p.m., beginning Jan. 21.
Oil Painting for Beginners and Intermediate Levels provides instruction for beginners and studio time for intermediate painters. Participants will develop skills and techniques in a supportive environment. The five-week course, taught by Gary McDonald, begins Jan. 27 and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
Miracles & Other Great Works of God explores miracles and remarkable acts recorded in the Old and New Testaments, as well as events that have occurred since biblical times. Taught by Dr. Henry Smith, this seven-week course begins Jan. 12 and meets Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m.
Teacher Tales is a fun and cathartic course for current or retired teachers, or anyone who loves stories from the classroom. Each week features tales on topics such as first days, relationships, parent conferences, discipline, and more, with opportunities for participants to share their own stories. Taught by Frank Lear, this six-week course begins Jan. 29 and meets Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m.
Those Other Religions is a seven-week discussion exploring a variety of faiths from a Christian perspective, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and atheism. Designed to be comparative, informative, and casual, the course concludes with a "special" final session. Also taught by Lear, this course meets Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., beginning March 12.
Intro to Pickleball teaches the basics of America's fastest-growing sport. Participants will learn rules, techniques, and essential skills needed to play, whether for fun or friendly competition. Taught by Gina Simpson, the seven-week course begins Jan. 20 and meets Tuesdays, 1:15-2:25 p.m.
Intermediate Pickleball, also taught by Simpson, is designed for players who already know the basics and want to continue developing their skills in a fun, social setting. Participants will refine shots, practice strategy, and enjoy friendly play in a supportive environment. This seven-week course meets Thursdays, 1:15-2:25 p.m. beginning Jan. 22.
Watercolor Painting for Beginning and Intermediate Painters introduces students to basic and advanced watercolor techniques while building skills, confidence, and personal style. The course includes teacher-guided and self-paced projects, emphasizing creative composition. Taught by Mary Ann Poplin, with over 50 years of painting experience, the eight-week class meets Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 27. A $40 supply fee applies.
Telling Your Story: Memoir Writing guides participants in writing and sharing personal memoirs, exploring strategies and techniques to bring their stories to life. Returning students may explore new assignments and discussions. The course also covers options for publishing and sharing stories with family. Taught by Dr. Carolyn Dirksen, it meets Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m., and begins March 17.
Finding Your Roots: A Beginner's Guide to Tracing Genealogy introduces participants to basic tools and methods for researching family history, including print and online sources, oral histories, and DNA testing. Students will view examples and discuss their own genealogical journeys. Taught by Morgan Mizer, this five-week course meets Tuesdays, 10-11:15 a.m., beginning March 24.
Created for Connections! is a six-week course for women focused on building meaningful relationships and experiencing the joy of connection. Participants will explore strategies for connection, study David Brooks' "How to Know a Person," and discover ways to impact others with intentionality and hospitality. Taught by Lynne Tellschow, the course meets Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 27. Participants are encouraged to purchase the book in advance.
Old Dogs, New Tricks provides an overview of key technology topics to help participants navigate today's digital world with confidence. The course covers how the Internet works, smartphone tips, AI basics, and evaluating online information for reliability and bias. Taught by Tom Shiflet, the seven-week course meets Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m., beginning Jan. 20.
Grief & Loss introduces participants to counseling psychology approaches for understanding and supporting bereavement. The course covers current research, theories, and the unique aspects of grief therapy, focusing on active steps to navigate personal recovery. Taught by Lena Barber, the five-week course meets Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., beginning Jan. 27.
Fit4Life: Senior Strength is a fitness class designed to help participants build strength, improve balance and flexibility, and boost energy in a supportive group setting. Suitable for all fitness levels, the class includes seated and standing exercises using chairs as needed. Kendra Gray leads the 10-week course, which begins Jan. 27 and meets Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid CPR AED is designed for individuals with little to no medical training who want to learn essential first aid, CPR, and AED skills. Topics include injury and illness prevention, emergency response, and opioid-related emergencies. Samantha Spinks leads the six-week course, meeting Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m., starting Jan. 21.
Email and mail-in registration for the Encore Program is now open. In-person registration will take place January 5 until January 16 on the first floor of the Lee University Monument Building, located at 781 N. Ocoee Street.
Seating is limited for each course and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations received by email or mail before in-person registration will be processed in the order received.
Lee University's Encore Program is part of the school's ongoing commitment to serving the community.
For more information about Encore or to request a registration packet, contact Community Engagement at (423) 614-8598, communityrelations@leeuniversity.edu, or visit leeuniversity.edu/encore/.
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Original text here: https://www.leeuniversity.edu/news/registration-open-for-spring-encore-2/
Wayne State Alumni Help Transform Lives on Surgical Mission Trip to Africa
DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 26 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:* * *
Wayne State alumni help transform lives on surgical mission trip to Africa
Wayne State University trains health professionals to step into real-world conditions to adapt, lead and care for patients, no matter the setting. That preparation has taken faculty, staff and alumni far beyond Midtown, improving health outcomes in communities around the globe.
In October, six Wayne State alumni -- representing three campus colleges and schools -- traveled nearly 24 hours from Michigan to Techiman, Ghana. They joined ... Show Full Article DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 26 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State alumni help transform lives on surgical mission trip to Africa Wayne State University trains health professionals to step into real-world conditions to adapt, lead and care for patients, no matter the setting. That preparation has taken faculty, staff and alumni far beyond Midtown, improving health outcomes in communities around the globe. In October, six Wayne State alumni -- representing three campus colleges and schools -- traveled nearly 24 hours from Michigan to Techiman, Ghana. They joinedTeam Michigan through Operation International, a nonprofit surgical mission group that brings medical volunteers into underserved communities across the world. In less than five days of surgery, they helped complete 94 free operations for patients with conditions ranging from thyroid goiters to congenital abnormalities.
The volunteers included College of Nursing alumnae Megan Bird, B.S.N. '22, BS '20; Paige Nolfo, B.S.N. '20; and Lisa Naz, B.S.N. '10, as well as nurse anesthetists Amanda Dunn, B.S.N. '04, and her husband, Jim Dunn, DNAP '22, from the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The group included one School of Medicine alumnus, Dr. Michael Busuito, BS '76, MD '81, a plastic surgeon who also serves on Wayne State's Board of Governors, along with Dr. Attasit "Dr. Choke" Chokechanachaisakul, a general surgeon and clinical assistant professor in the Michael and Marian Ilitch Department of Surgery.
The teamwork became a striking example of Wayne State's reach and interdisciplinary expertise. These alumni came from different graduating classes, different programs and different paths. Yet, in some cases, they met thousands of miles away, united by the same training, the same mission and the same desire to serve.
"It makes sense now," said Naz, a veteran of 21 mission trips. "You see how people carry themselves. How they think under pressure. How they care for patients. Then you find out you all came from Wayne State. You feel proud. You feel connected."
Naz has worked in the operating rooms at St. John Hospital in Detroit since 2013 and has spent 15 years as a nurse. She completed her Wayne State degree as a nontraditional student who fought her way through long prerequisites, tight admissions and demanding clinicals. Bird, Nolfo and the Dunns took different routes, but they each credit Wayne State for preparing them to walk into complex, unpredictable situations like the ones they faced in Africa. In an operating environment where lights flicker, equipment is limited and pressure never lets up, the fundamentals matter. Wayne State's hands-on, high-intensity education often becomes the difference maker.
"You can tell when someone comes from a program that pushed them," Naz said. "Wayne State pushes you. That becomes part of who you are."
Team Michigan landed in Ghana on a Friday night and began the drive north to Holy Family Catholic Hospital in Techiman the next morning. They unpacked supplies that afternoon and started surgeries on Sunday. Resources were thin. Some operating rooms were bright and modern, while others had windows that didn't close. At night, mosquitoes dotted the walls. Several rooms held two surgeries at once, separated only by makeshift curtains.
"You work with what is there," Naz said. "You work harder. You rely on each other."
Before the team arrived, local surgeons screened patients and sent case notes to Dr. Choke, who reviewed everything and assigned cases to the appropriate specialists. Even with careful planning, one photo sent on Tuesday changed the week. It showed a 38-year-old man with an 85-pound mass hanging from his lower abdomen -- a condition he had lived with since his teens. No local hospital had the training or equipment to attempt the surgery.
When the image reached the group, everything stopped.
"Dr. Busuito took one look at that picture and said, 'This is happening,'" Naz said. "He rearranged the schedule. He knew what it would mean for that man's life."
For Dr. Busuito, the decision was simple.
"We're trained to help people, and what better way is there to use that?" he said later. "I think we get more out of it than they do. When you go to places where they don't have the expertise or technology, you know you've provided something they would never have had. You always come back feeling much better than when you went."
He has been on "a couple dozen" missions -- to the Philippines, Mexico and now Africa -- and says the unexpected is simply part of the work.
"Word starts to spread," Dr. Busuito said. "I've been on a couple dozen of these and they always come walking in, saying, 'Hey, we heard about this team.' This man wasn't unique in that regard."
Even the makeup of the team struck Dr. Busuito. One night over dinner, he asked where everyone went to school. "Wayne State. Wayne State. Wayne State," he said was the reply. "I said, 'You've got to be kidding me. This is a Wayne State trip!'"
The operation for the man with the 85-pound mass stretched from Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday. Nurses rotated in and out. Local surgeons filled the room to watch and learn. When the mass finally came off, the man could stand straight again and could sleep without pain. Days later, the team received a photo of him smiling. His posture, face and life had all changed.
"He was grateful in a way that stays with you," Naz said. "That is why we go there."
Not every surgery was dramatic. Some patients arrived with long-neglected hernias, cysts or deformities that had been treatable for years but ignored due to cost or access. Others needed smaller procedures that still carried big meaning. Every case reinforced what the Wayne State alumni already knew: skill matters, compassion matters and preparation matters. That preparation began in Detroit. Wayne State trains students to navigate high-volume clinical settings, solve problems under pressure, and adapt to real-world conditions.
Naz sees it every day when she trains new operating room nurses.
"In Detroit right now, patients can start to feel like numbers," she said. "You have to remember who you're taking care of. In Africa, that never gets lost. When I come home, I bring that back. I tell the younger nurses, 'This is someone's mother or sister or friend. One day it'll be me on that table, so you better be ready.'"
The team finished surgeries on Thursday and left Techiman the next day. Many traveled on to Kenya for a short decompression trip, something Naz encourages because it gives everyone time to process what they witnessed. By the time they reached home, they had been gone for 13 days.
For Naz, the work in Ghana reminded her why she became a nurse in the first place -- caring for her grandfather and discovering how meaningful it felt to make someone safe and comfortable. Mission work has only deepened that sense of purpose.
"These trips fill your soul," she said. "You give everything you have, and somehow you come home with even more."
In Techiman, the outcome was clear: 94 patients received care that changed their lives. And a team of Wayne State professionals stood at the center -- steady, prepared and proud of where they came from.
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Original text here: https://today.wayne.edu/news/2025/12/24/wayne-state-alumni-help-transform-lives-on-surgical-mission-trip-to-africa-67834
UTHealth Houston Awarded $25 Million to Expand Recovery Housing for Texans Recovering From Opioid Use Disorder
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 26 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:* * *
UTHealth Houston awarded $25 million to expand recovery housing for Texans recovering from opioid use disorder
By Jeannette Sanchez
Researchers with UTHealth Houston have been awarded $25 million by the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council to expand and enhance recovery housing resources across Texas for those recovering from opioid use disorder. The grant aims to strengthen recovery support systems and help individuals transition toward independent living while maintaining long-term ... Show Full Article HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 26 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston awarded $25 million to expand recovery housing for Texans recovering from opioid use disorder By Jeannette Sanchez Researchers with UTHealth Houston have been awarded $25 million by the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council to expand and enhance recovery housing resources across Texas for those recovering from opioid use disorder. The grant aims to strengthen recovery support systems and help individuals transition toward independent living while maintaining long-termrecovery.
From the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, J. Michael Wilkerson, PhD, MPH, associate professor; Serena A. Rodriguez, PhD, MPH, assistant professor; and Kathryn R. Gallardo, PhD, assistant professor, will lead the project titled Housing Expansion for Access to Recovery for Texans (HEART).
"We are excited to partner with community organizations across Texas and with the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council to build a recovery housing system that is responsive and ready to meet the needs of Texans," Wilkerson said.
Opioid use disorder remains a major public health crisis across the United States, claiming tens of thousands of lives each year and impacting families and communities nationwide. In Texas, the need for effective recovery support is urgent as the state works to combat rising overdose rates and help individuals achieve long-term recovery.
"The successful implementation of HEART's objectives will transform the landscape of recovery housing across Texas by increasing the quantity and availability of level II and III recovery residences, often called sober living homes," Gallardo said. "All residences will be supportive of people taking medications for an opioid use disorder."
Wilkerson, Rodriguez, and Gallardo, along with Sheryl McCurdy, PhD, professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences at the School of Public Health, also lead the project CoLab: Community, Connection, and Collaboration. At CoLab, a research team engages with the community through education, training, program development, and service to improve the lives of those facing substance use and mental health challenges.
"By expanding recovery housing across Texas, we are investing in solutions that save lives, strengthen communities, and give people the support they need to achieve lasting recovery from opioid use disorder," said Kelly Hancock, acting chair of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council.
The award will fund efforts for three years with the ability to extend for two additional years.
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Original text here: https://www.uth.edu/news/story/uthealth-houston-awarded-25-million-to-expand-recovery-housing-for-texans-recovering-from-opioid-use-disorder
London Business School: Central Banks, Gold, and the 'Global Playbook' - Stavrakeva on Bloomberg Surveillance
LONDON, England, Dec. 26 -- London Business School issued the following news:* * *
Central banks, gold, and the new 'Global Playbook': Stavrakeva on Bloomberg Surveillance
Fast-paced exchange on rate cuts, fiscal risk, and emerging-market parallels
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London Business School's Dr Vania Stavrakeva joined Bloomberg Surveillance for a wide-ranging, high-tempo discussion with Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney, moving briskly from global rate cuts to the deeper structural forces reshaping monetary policy and financial markets.
As central banks around the world edge towards easier policy, Japan standing ... Show Full Article LONDON, England, Dec. 26 -- London Business School issued the following news: * * * Central banks, gold, and the new 'Global Playbook': Stavrakeva on Bloomberg Surveillance Fast-paced exchange on rate cuts, fiscal risk, and emerging-market parallels * London Business School's Dr Vania Stavrakeva joined Bloomberg Surveillance for a wide-ranging, high-tempo discussion with Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney, moving briskly from global rate cuts to the deeper structural forces reshaping monetary policy and financial markets. As central banks around the world edge towards easier policy, Japan standingapart, the conversation quickly turned to a more pressing question: not whether rates are coming down, but what economies are converging towards. Stavrakeva argued that advanced economy central banks are increasingly confronting challenges long familiar to emerging markets, from volatile term premia to rising concerns over sovereign debt sustainability.
In a sharp exchange on policy credibility, she highlighted the growing difficulty central banks face in controlling the long end of the yield curve, even as short-term rates are cut. Fiscal pressures, political constraints, and heavier reliance on short-term borrowing, she noted, are complicating monetary transmission and amplifying market volatility.
The discussion also touched on leadership at the U.S. Federal Reserve, where uncertainty around the long-run neutral rate is already feeding disagreement within the FOMC and spilling into global markets. Stavrakeva pointed to the unusually wide dispersion of views as a source of persistent uncertainty rather than reassurance.
Closing on gold's surge to $4,500 an ounce, Stavrakeva linked investor behaviour to a breakdown in traditional safe-haven relationships. With long-term government bonds no longer reliably offsetting equity risk, she argued, gold has reasserted itself as a scarce alternative in a world marked by fiscal strain and structural change.
The result was a tightly paced, idea-driven conversation - economics at broadcast speed - with Stavrakeva engaging directly across macro policy, markets, and global finance.
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Husker discoveries, collaborations, insight made national news in 2025
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Husker discoveries, collaborations, insight made national news in 2025
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Biofluorescent birds, noise-affected spiders, the global impacts of drought and America's fascination with true crime were among the topics that generated national and international headlines for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2025. More than 500 positive stories featuring the university, its faculty, staff, students, centers and programs appeared in national media outlets during the year.
* By investigating specimens at ... Show Full Article LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 26 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker discoveries, collaborations, insight made national news in 2025 * Biofluorescent birds, noise-affected spiders, the global impacts of drought and America's fascination with true crime were among the topics that generated national and international headlines for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2025. More than 500 positive stories featuring the university, its faculty, staff, students, centers and programs appeared in national media outlets during the year. * By investigating specimens atthe American Museum of Natural History, Rene Martin, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, discovered that 37 of the 45 known species of birds-of-paradise use biofluorescence. The research was published Feb. 12 in the Royal Society for Open Science. "I think people like flashy things, and that's what a bird-of-paradise is, and now we know they're also glowing," Martin told Nebraska Today. "As more of these studies come out, often due to the availability of more advanced technology, I think we're going to find out (bioluminescence or biofluorescence) is more prevalent than we thought." Stories on the research appeared in Ars Technica, CNN, Earth.com, Forbes, The Guardian, The New York Times, Science News, Smithsonian Magazine and 100-plus other media outlets.
* Brandi Pessman, a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Biological Sciences, and Eileen Hebets, George Holmes Professor of biological sciences, published an April study demonstrating that the webs of funnel-weaving spiders transmit vibrations differently in response to increased local environmental noise. This flexibility in web transmission properties suggests that the spiders may intentionally spin their webs differently to manage surrounding noise and receive crucial sensory information. Stories on the research appeared in KHGI, Earth.com, The New York Times and Smithsonian Magazine.
* The university's National Drought Mitigation Center and the United Nations' Convention to Combat Desertification released a summer report outlining the impacts of drought around the world since 2023. The previous two years represented some of the worst drought effects seen on a global scale, said Mark Svoboda, report co-author and director of the drought center. Stories on the report appeared in KOLN/KGIN, BBC, CBS News, Der Spiegel, El Mundo, The Guardian, India Today and more than 580 other media outlets.
* Kelli Boling, assistant professor of advertising and public relations at Nebraska, and Danielle Slakoff, associate professor of criminal justice at California State University, Sacramento, published new research highlighting the impacts of true crime media on the family and friends of crime victims. Newsweek published an Oct. 10 article on the research. "There's a horrible intrusiveness that's never going to go away, and often (the case is) going to be covered for the rest of their lives," she said. "On the flip side, being available to media helps them find leads in certain cases, especially in missing person cases. It keeps people talking about the cases and sometimes helps them change the narrative and correct inaccuracies." HealthDay published a similar article Dec. 18. Boling also discussed the appeal of true crime as a guest on the Oct. 16 episode of WOSU's "All Sides With Amy Juravich."
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Inventors, innovators and trailblazers
* A combined choir from the Glenn Korff School of Music performed during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20. The students were invited to perform by Sen. Deb Fischer, a member of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. The 120-plus students who went on the trip also visited national monuments including the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery and met with Fischer and Rep. Mike Flood. On Jan. 18, the group rehearsed in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Stories on the performance appeared in at least 13 local media outlets, as well as CBS News, Deadline, MSN, NBC News, PBS News, USA Today, Voice of America and dozens of other media outlets.
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* An international research project led by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to transform the future of food by driving sustainable, resilient solutions, while positioning Nebraska as a national leader in the bioeconomy sector. Funded by the National Science Foundation and international sources, the Global Center for Food Innovation and Diversification to Advance the Bioeconomy FoodID for short is focused on developing alternative protein and lipid sources from purposefully designed plants and microorganisms. The three-year project is led by Ozan Ciftci, Kenneth E. Morrison Distinguished Professor of Food Engineering and associate professor of food science and technology. Stories on the center appeared in the Kearney Hub, Beef magazine, Feedstuffs and Tri-State Livestock News.
* A study led by Julian Atanassov, associate professor of finance, was highlighted in a March 17 Fortune article titled "Why political uncertainty is a career-defining moment for aspiring CEOs." The researchers found that companies often increase research and development investments during times of uncertainty, viewing them as strategic growth opportunities. "The most important lesson (for leaders) is don't despair," Atanassov said. "Use this as an opportunity to strengthen your competitive advantage."
* The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has joined a $27.4 million global initiative to reduce methane emissions from livestock by harnessing natural variation in how animals digest food. Backed by the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub, the effort is supporting research and breeding programs to identify and scale climate-efficient livestock across North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Oceania. Stories on the initiative appeared in KFXL, Beef magazine, Feedstuffs, The Fence Post and Harvest Public Media.
* Yiqi Yang, Charles Bessey Professor of textiles, merchandising and fashion design and biological systems engineering, and colleagues have developed a first-of-its kind technology for fiber-to-fiber, or chemical, recycling of textiles that successfully removes dyes, separates natural and synthetic blends and creates high-quality fibers. Ecotextile News and Knowridge published articles on the innovation.
* Annual flu shots could become a thing of the past under a new vaccine strategy developed and tested by Husker virologist Eric Weaver and his laboratory team. In an April study, the team described a vaccine that protects against H1N1 swine flu and can also protect against influenza in humans and birds. Stories on the research appeared in at least five Nebraska media outets, Farms.com, The Microbiologist, National Hog Farmer and several other national outlets.
* A Nebraska Engineering team is another step closer to developing soft robotics and wearable systems that mimic the ability of human and plant skin to detect and self-heal injuries. The team includes Eric Markvicka, Robert F. and Myrna Krohn Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and graduate students Ethan Krings and Patrick McManigal. Stories on the research appeared in KLKN, KOLN/KGIN, Bioengineer.org, Impact Lab, Interesting Engineering, ScienceDaily, Scienmag, Sustainability Times and 25-plus other media outlets.
* The College of Architecture, in partnership with Partners for Livable Omaha and Holy Name Housing Corp., has launched an innovative housing initiative to address Omaha's growing demand for affordable, age-friendly homes. A groundbreaking ceremony for the OurStory project took place June 2 in Omaha's historic Benson neighborhood. Stories on the project appeared in Nebraska Public Media, the Omaha World-Herald, Silicon Prairie News and WOWT.
* Taking a cue from ocean-dwelling species, Stephin Morin, associate professor of chemistry, and colleagues are developing synthetic skins that will support the emergence of next-generation "soft" machines, robots and other devices. The skins closely approximate the mechanical action of the chromatophores found in cephalopods squids, octopi, cuttlefish and other species. Articles on the research appeared in Interesting Engineering, Phys.org, Scienmag and Sustainability Times.
* In a major step toward improving legal support for vulnerable children and families, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents in July approved the launch of the Nebraska Children's Justice and Legal Advocacy Center, a new initiative focused on addressing the shortage of qualified attorneys in rural communities across the state. Stories on the center appeared in KHGI, the Norfolk Daily News, Rural Radio Network and National Jurist.
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* From the lab of Nebraska's James Schnable, Vladimir Torres-Rodriguez and Guangchao Sun helped an international team identify a hidden layer of genetic control within the DNA of corn. The findings reveal how small variations in DNA can influence important traits such as drought resistance, plant height and flower time, ultimately leading to more resilient crops. Articles on the research appeared in KHGI, the Lincoln Journal Star, Farms.com, The Fence Post, Tri-State Livestock News and Where the Food Comes From.
* Mark Brittenham and Susan Hermiller, both professors of mathematics, recently solved a decades-old problem in knot theory. The researchers found that larger and seemingly more complex knots created by joining two simpler ones together can sometimes be easier to undo than simple ones the opposite of what was expected. The finding was featured in New Scientist, Quanta Magazine, Scientific American and Stand-up Maths. It was also included in Scientific American's " 10 biggest math breakthroughs of 2025" on Dec. 19.
* A new makerspace, created in partnership with Omaha's Scott Data, will give Nebraska Engineering students unrivaled opportunities to explore, build, test and model new techniques using artificial intelligence. Silicon Prairie News published a Sept. 16 article on the makerspace. Dean Lance C. Perez was featured in the article.
* An international team of scientists, led by Nebraska's S. Kathleen Lyons, associate professor of biological sciences, is providing a new framework Earth system engineering for examining how organisms, including humans, have fundamentally altered ecosystems on a global scale across hundreds, thousands or millions of years. Stories on the research appeared in Phys.org and Terra Daily.
* Silicon Prairie News published an Oct. 7 article on the new Frontier Tech Lab at Nebraska Innovation Studio. The first-of-its-kind collaborative prototyping hub is designed to give Nebraska innovators access to advanced manufacturing tools, engineering expertise and hands-on student support. John Strope, then NIS program coordinator and the lab's director; Adam Eakin, associate director of the University of Nebraska State Museum, which partnered with the lab; and Susan Weller, director of the NU State Museum, were interviewed for the article.
* New research from a team including the University of Nebraska State Museum's Ashley Poust further moves a decades-long scientific debate toward a conclusion the Nanotyrannus, a smaller variation of the Tyrannosaurus rex, did exist. The team, led by Christopher Griffin of Princeton University, examined a small bone from the throat of a fossil skull at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to determine that the specimen was an adult when it died, rather than a juvenile T. rex. Discover magazine interviewed Poust for a Dec. 4 article on the research.
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Trusted experts and recognized authorities
* Wes Peterson, professor of agricultural economics, was interviewed for an April 1 NPR story on how protectionist trade policies by the United States have led to unintended consequences in the past. He discussed steps the U.S. government has taken to support the home-grown sugar industry, dating back to the Cuban Revolution of the 1950s, and the impact on consumers and companies. "One of the real problems with tariffs is that once they're in place, it's very hard to get rid of them, because you generate all these vested interests who want to maintain their protection," he said. The story was picked up by dozens of NPR affiliates.
* The university fared well in many national rankings throughout the year. The University of Nebraska system landed among the top 100 universities with the most U.S. utility patents granted in the 2024 calendar year, Silicon Prairie News reported June 26. NU's 47 patents ranked No. 49 in the U.S. and No. 82 in the world, according to the list compiled by the National Academy of Inventors. Thirty-six patents were awarded to projects led by Husker researchers. The university's agriculture and natural resources programs ranked in the top 10% of nearly 500 institutions worldwide, according to QS World University Rankings. Stories on the ranking appeared in KHGI, KMTV, Nebraska Ag Connection, Farms.com, The Fence Post and Tri-State Livestock News. The university also climbed seven spots to rank No. 35 globally in the 2026 Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine list of the Top 50 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs. Nebraska remains the top-ranked university in the state and No. 10 in the Midwest. Stories on the ranking appeared in KHGI, Silicon Prairie News and Tri-State Livestock News.
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* Rural Prosperity Nebraska continued its outreach to rural communities in 2025 and was featured in a trio of stories in Tri-State Livestock News. Beginning in February, it teamed up with NU Advance, the University of Nebraska's non-credit professional development platform, to offer a new online course, "Public Participation and Engagement." With the help of the university, the village of Niobrara, Nebraska, created a Community Organization Active Disaster group to be better prepared for the next natural disaster to affect the area. The effort was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation and the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research and involved educators from Rural Prosperity Nebraska, the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, and the School of Natural Resources, along with researchers from Oklahoma State and Louisiana State universities. Lastly, through Rural Prosperity Nebraska's Entrepreneurial Communities Activation Process, residents of Verdigre, Nebraska, spent the summer working together to shape a clearer vision for their future.
* The university's expertise on the ethanol industry was highlighted in niche media throughout the year. The Nebraska ethanol and co-products industry remains a significant and stable force that contributes billions of dollars to the state's economy, according to a March study from the university. The study analyzed the industry's economic impact from 2021-2023 and was conducted by the university's Department of Agricultural Economics and Bureau of Business Research, in partnership with the Nebraska Ethanol Board. Stories on the study appeared in KNOP, the Rural Radio Network, Ethanol Producer Magazine, Farms.com and The Fence Post. An additional October study showed that there were no observable negative effects on engine performance from using E30 gasoline on 50 vehicles in the State of Nebraska's fleet, Ethanol Producer Magazine reported. The study was led by Rajib Saha, Richard L. and Carol S. McNeel Associate Professor and graduate chair in chemical and biomolecular engineering, alongside graduate researcher Adil Alsiyabi and undergraduate student Seth Stroh.
* Byron D. Chaves, associate professor of food science and technology, provided his expertise on a handful of national news stories throughout the year. He discussed Europeans disparaging U.S. poultry as "chlorinated chicken" for an April 15 Kansas Public Radio story that was picked up by dozens of NPR affiliates. He was also interviewed for four Newsweek articles on product recalls cheddar bratwurst by Johnsonville in April, the Soothe n Chew Teething Stick by Gerber Products Company in April; ice cream and frozen yogurt products by Wells Enterprises in May; and honey products by Comvita in June.
* Robert Wilson, research associate professor in the School of Natural Resources, was interviewed for a May 29 Oregon Public Broadcasting story on a Canada goose and greater white-fronted goose guarding a nest together at a park near Portland. Wilson said it's possible the white-fronted goose decided to stay in the park, rather than migrating farther north, because it was injured. The goose also might have been raised by Canada geese, Wilson said, and sought a mate that looked like its foster parents. The story was picked up by 70-plus NPR affiliates.
* Alice J. Kang, professor of political science and ethnic studies, co-wrote a June 3 piece for The Conversation on the lack of female political leaders in Nigeria shaping children's views. "Our finding that children largely see politics as a 'man's world' prompts reflection on societal and political biases," the co-authors wrote. "To address the under-representation of women in political leadership positions in Nigeria, it is important to invest in civic education programs."
A sampling of other university experts quoted in 2025:
* Nirupam Aich, civil and environmental engineering, November in Newsweek, widespread use of harmful pesticides in California.
* Heather Akin, agricultural leadership, education and communication, March on RFD-TV, Nebraska Rural Poll and its impact in the state.
* Azzeddine Azzam, agricultural economics, August in The Des Moines Register, thousands of meatpacking jobs being in jeopardy amid Trump administration's crackdown on immigrant work visa programs.
* Paul Barnes, music, December on Connecticut Public Radio, fan frenzy surrounding composer and pianist Franz Liszt.
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* Dona-Gene Barton, political science, August in The Guardian, Senate race between incumbent Pete Ricketts and challenger Dan Osborn.
* Eric Berger, law, May in The Atlantic, incarceration practices in El Salvadoran prisons.
* Eve Brank, psychology, July in St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis police possibly citing parents for their children's actions at future public events, as they did over July Fourth weekend.
* Kelsy Burke, sociology, August in Time magazine, religious opposition to trans health care being relatively new phenomenon; October in The New York Times, renewed debate over conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth.
* Kait Chapman, Nebraska Extension, July in The Spruce, whether peppermint oil is an effective pest repellent.
* S. Carolina Cordova, agronomy and horticulture, May in Business Insider, more farmers using Internet of Things technology in their operations.
* Bruce Dvorak, civil and environmental engineering, May in Consumer Reports, water softeners.
* Kevin Grosskopf, architectural engineering and construction, March in This Old House, whether third-party home warranties are worth it.
* Heather Hallen-Adams, food science and technology, August in Nature, factors in cocoa bean fermentation affecting chocolate's taste; August in The New York Times, whether kombucha is healthful; December in NBC News, string of poisonings from "death cap" mushrooms.
* Adam Houston, Earth and atmospheric sciences, April on CNN, deadly tornado outbreak in southeast United States.
* Nathan Huynh, civil and environmental engineering, October in Reader's Digest, regional differences among road terms and why they matter.
* Ciera Kirkpatrick, advertising and public relations, and LaRissa Lawrie, doctoral candidate at University of Missouri, June in Contemporary OB/GYN, Medical Xpress and The Munich Eye, their study suggesting that knowledge-based messages are best when health professionals use short-form videos to encourage cervical cancer screening.
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* Ari Kohen, political science, December in CNN, the psychology of heroism.
* Kyle Langvardt, law, and Alan Rozenstein, University of Minnesota Law School, October in The Regulatory Review, online content moderation in wake of Moody v. NetChoice (2024).
* Andy Little, School of Natural Resources, December on RFD-TV, university's efforts to create healthy ecosystems that can support ag production and biodiversity.
* Colleen E. Medill, law, June in Bloomberg Law, Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans being put on pause.
* Anastasia Meyer, Nebraska Extension, October in The Midwest Newsroom, grain elevator operators expanding storage to hold surplus grain; December in Kansas Farmer, creating a family farm budget.
* Elizabeth Niehaus, educational administration, May in Inside Higher Ed, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression's new Students Under Fire report; September in Inside Higher Ed, FIRE survey showing that college students particularly those who identify as conservative are less likely to tolerate controversial speakers than in 2024.
* Lia Nogueira, agricultural economics, November in China Daily, how tariffs might affect holiday shopping in the United States.
* Michelle Paxton, law, May on RFD-TV, Children's Justice Attorney Education Program, which aims to improve representation for rural families.
* Santosh Pitla, biological systems engineering, February on RFD-TV, how the university is helping develop the next generation of autonomous ag solutions; June in Iowa Public Radio, fourth annual CyberTractor Challenge, held at Iowa State University.
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* Shannon Sand, agricultural economics extension educator, October in Successful Farming, onboarding basics to improve farm labor retention.
* Susan M. Swearer, educational psychology, July in The New York Times, new Tennessee law under which teenage drivers could have their driver's licenses suspended for a year if they are convicted of bullying or cyberbullying.
* Dirac Twidwell, agronomy and horticulture, September in Great Dakota News Service, eastern red cedar trees taking over grasslands in central United States; October on RFD-TV, university's efforts to combat woody encroachment in Great Plains; December in The New York Times, South Dakota ranchers banding together to preserve prairie.
* Deb VanOverbeke, animal science, January on RFD-TV, her background in meat science, some projects at the Loeffel Meat Laboratory and hands-on opportunities for students; November on RFD-TV, how the university is addressing workforce needs across the livestock industry.
* Bing Wang, food science and technology, February in FOX News, study showing high prevalence of microplastics in seafood samples.
University Communication and Marketing tracks faculty, administration, student and staff appearances in the national media and reports upon them month by month. If you have additions to this list, contact Sean Hagewood, news coordinator, at shagewood2@unl.edu or 402-472-8514.
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