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Walk for Peace Touches Winthrop Community With Hopeful Message
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Jan. 15 -- Winthrop University issued the following news:
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Walk for Peace Touches Winthrop Community with Hopeful Message
HIGHLIGHTS
* Nineteen Buddhist monks traveled through Rock Hill this week as part of a 2,300-mile trek from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C.
* Several Winthrop University faculty and staff observed and participated in their journey, many saying it was a privilege to share it firsthand.
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The Walk for Peace has been described as prayer in motion.
Nineteen Buddhist monks traveled through Rock Hill this week as part of a 2,300-mile
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ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Jan. 15 -- Winthrop University issued the following news:
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Walk for Peace Touches Winthrop Community with Hopeful Message
HIGHLIGHTS
* Nineteen Buddhist monks traveled through Rock Hill this week as part of a 2,300-mile trek from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C.
* Several Winthrop University faculty and staff observed and participated in their journey, many saying it was a privilege to share it firsthand.
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The Walk for Peace has been described as prayer in motion.
Nineteen Buddhist monks traveled through Rock Hill this week as part of a 2,300-miletrek from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. Several Winthrop University faculty and staff observed and participated in their journey, many saying it was a privilege to share it firsthand.
Starting on Oct. 26, 2025, at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center, the monks average walking 20-23 miles per day, drawing crowds along roadways and at their resting spots for lunch and locations to spend the night. The closer they approach their final destination, which ends in February at the nation's capital, the more people want to participate in their movement.
On Day 80 and 81, the monks traveled through York County, stopping to spend the night at Catawba Baptist Church south of Rock Hill. Thousands of people of all walks of life turned out to hear the monks' message to cultivate peace through compassion, loving-kindness and mindfulness. They emphasized they are not trying to convert anyone.
Biology Professor Pum Grubbs reached out to organizers when they were close to Rock Hill to see how she could help. She ended up preparing and serving breakfast in the early hours at the Great Falls, South Carolina, stop in nearby Chester County. She helped that night again at Catawba Baptist. "Being there and witnessing firsthand how exhausted they were each day, and how much pain the monks felt by the end of their walk, made me even more appreciative of their dedication," Grubbs said. "I was happy to get a chance to help the support staff, who are working long days to make sure that each stop is successful."
The monks, she said, range in age and in international backgrounds. "I think many were surprised about how big this walk has become," she added. "They are however happy that they could connect with so many people who were cheered by seeing the monks in our town."
Some took away small mementos
Monks gave out flowers or peace bracelets/strings to raise awareness of peace, kindness and compassion across America and the world.
Lori Tuttle, executive director for alumni relations, took her two daughters to see the monks at Catawba Baptist. "The large crowd quietly respected their walking approach, which was so touching. We felt connected to the people around us and there was a unique excitement in the air," she said. "It was moving to watch the monks pass by, give them flowers and for a monk to gift my daughter a flower. The monks are touching so many lives with their message of peace, which is something everyone can support."
English Professor Jo Koster and John Holder, adjunct faculty member of the Department of Political Science, also helped with the monks' visit. They greeted the monks in the morning with words of support. "Listening to the monks chant for peace as the sun came up and the birds began to sing was a very moving experience," Koster said, saying that she would take their message of peace forward.
As the monks continued their spiritual and humanitarian journey along Cherry Road in Rock Hill into Fort Mill, they stopped for lunch and rest at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. By nightfall, the monks would enter a seventh state as they moved towards Charlotte, North Carolina, where crowds are expected to be very large.
Maura Conway, data coordinator for the College of Arts and Sciences, was able to greet the monks along the way near the Greenway. "It was amazing," she said. "The group radiates peace in a time when so much is in stress, anxiety and turmoil. It restored my view of my community to see so many people curious and engaged in peaceful, mindful exchange."
Sustainability Coordinator Chris Johnson joined the monks along the route to walk with them for a mile to show his support for peace, as did Senior Biology Instructor Cassie Bell.
Finding the peace in each of us
The monks' message is: "We walk not to protest, but to awaken the peace that already lives within each of us."
Georgette Bell, a fiscal technician, found the monks' message very powerful while attending the Catawba Baptist Church gathering with her daughters. "It was amazing to see that many people gather for the same reason. Their statement was powerful and has reached so many!"
Brittany Pigford, archivist with the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, said the "best thing was seeing people from different religions, cultures and political beliefs all coming together for one thing...peace."
Some from the Winthrop community sought to see the monks several times. Mass Communication Professor Emerita Padmini Patwardhan and her husband, Hemant, a marketing professor emeritus, made three separate trips. "It is important to me to welcome them into my heart," Padmini said. "There is a connectedness that truly feels like it has power to bring people together. I am so grateful for these moments. And seeing Winthrop friends on a similar journey is such a wonderful feeling!"
For more information, please contact Judy Longshaw, news and media services manager, at longshawj@winthrop.edu or 803/323-2404.
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Original text here: https://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/walk-for-peace-touches-winthrop-community-community-with-hopeful-message.aspx
UNLV: Mind the Gap - How the Gender Imbalance Contributes to Nevada's Health and Education Shortages
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 15 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news:
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Mind the Gap: How the Gender Imbalance Contributes to Nevada's Health and Education Shortages
UNLV researchers offer solutions for bringing more men into healthcare, social services, and early-grade teaching fields.
Author: Beth DeBouck
Most will recognize Rosie the Riveter from the iconic poster to recruit women into male-dominated fields during World War II. When men were drafted to serve overseas, women filled the roles they left behind -- from factory work to shipbuilding to
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 15 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news:
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Mind the Gap: How the Gender Imbalance Contributes to Nevada's Health and Education Shortages
UNLV researchers offer solutions for bringing more men into healthcare, social services, and early-grade teaching fields.
Author: Beth DeBouck
Most will recognize Rosie the Riveter from the iconic poster to recruit women into male-dominated fields during World War II. When men were drafted to serve overseas, women filled the roles they left behind -- from factory work to shipbuilding tofarming and selling war bonds.
The poster was created by J. Howard Miller as part of a government campaign to encourage the country to put aside gender norms and do what was best for the country.
And it worked.
Nevada might be able to learn a lesson from Rosie. The state faces critical shortages in nurses, teachers, and social and behavioral health professionals -- and researchers at UNLV say the problem isn't just numbers. It's gender.
"We're seeing fewer men entering these professions, and that has real implications for the size and sustainability of Nevada's workforce," says David Damore, political science professor and executive director of UNLV's The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West.
How Gender Gaps Weaken Nevada's HEAL Pipeline
Damore and fellow researchers William E. Brown Jr., director of UNLV's Brookings Mountain West, and Caitlin J. Saladino, senior director of research and development for The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West, examined these implications in their recent policy brief, Nevada's Healthcare and Education Workforce Pipelines: A Gendered Perspective.
Funded by the Nevada Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation, the report takes a closer look at how gender disparities shape the ability to fill jobs in health, education, administration, and literacy (HEAL) fields. Using data from the Nevada P-20 to Workforce Research Data System (NPWR), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and earlier work published in Preparing Nevada's Future Healthcare and Education Workforces, UNLV researchers found that men make up only about 22% of Nevada's combined HEAL workforce.
Nevada's pipeline, the brief concludes, "leaks" at nearly every stage: recruitment, degree completion, licensure/residency, and retention.
Credentialing and Early Pipeline Gaps
The imbalance starts early. Women earn far more credentials in education, healthcare, and social work -- a divide that begins in high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and widens through college.
"We've been doing workforce research for years," says Damore, "but this time, the gender disparities in healthcare and education really jumped out."
Both healthcare and education sectors struggle to pull in male students, a problem that starts early. "The doctors of 20 years from now are in elementary school today," Damore says. "If we're not aligning K-12 programs and career tech education with healthcare and teaching pathways, we're missing the foundation."
The state's lack of structured credentialing pathways feeds that leak and Nevada doesn't produce enough graduates to keep pace with workforce needs, the authors note. And because early recruitment is inconsistent, higher education programs still reflect traditional gender divides in health, education, administration, and literacy (HEAL) careers.
Post-Graduation, Licensure, and Residency Barriers
Even when students earn degrees, structural gaps prevent them from staying in the pipeline. "Nevada does a poor job on the post-certification, pre-licensing side," Damore explains. "They finish their degree, then need to do a residency or supervised practicum. We don't have enough of those slots."
Brown adds that the shortage of placements has predictable consequences: "If we can't offer that next step, they go to Arizona or California where they can finish training -- and then they don't come back."
Licensing rules add another layer.
"Licensing reciprocity is another issue," Brown says. "Nevada makes it really hard for people from other states to work here, even if they're already licensed elsewhere. The state legislature passed three licensing compacts passed last session, but most failed because entrenched interests don't want competition."
The result: Nevada loses in-state graduates and struggles to attract experienced workers from outside the state.
Cultural Stereotypes and Gendered Perceptions
Even if the pipeline were seamless, cultural barriers keep men from entering healthcare, K-12 education, and social work. These fields are still widely seen as "women's work," and the lack of male role models makes the perception even harder to break. "We've talked to students who've never had a male teacher," Brown says. "If you never see someone like you in a profession, you're less likely to imagine yourself there."
Unlike STEM, where national initiatives have opened doors for women in male-dominated fields, there's been little effort to encourage men into HEAL careers, Saladino notes.
"We haven't invested in encouraging men into health, education, administration, and literacy -- even though their representation matters," she says.
Supporting this is research from Richard Reeves -- a UNLV Brookings Mountain West contributor and founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men. His work finds that male teachers can boost boys' sense of belonging and academic performance.
Cultural perceptions, however, are only part of the story. Practical challenges also push men away: lower pay than in male-dominated fields, heavy caseloads, and high burnout rates all make these professions less appealing. Together, these cultural and practical barriers limit Nevada's ability to grow a diverse, balanced HEAL workforce.
Ways Nevada Can Address the Workforce Imbalance
Without new strategies, Nevada will continue to run in place -- producing more graduates but never catching up with population growth and service needs, the UNLV researchers say. Their report outlines several solutions to encourage more men in K-12 education and healthcare occupations:
* Create Outreach and Mentorship Programs: Targeted outreach and mentorship programs for young men and boys would encourage entry into HEAL careers. Researchers also suggest expanding stackable credentials and apprenticeships so men can earn while they learn.
* Establish a Commission on Boys and Men: Similar to Nevada's existing women's commission, the organization would be able to address male underrepresentation in education and health.
* Strengthen Education Pipeline and Licensing Pathways: Nevada can create policies that work to strengthen K-12 CTE pipelines so that they're aligned with future health and education jobs. Also, if the state invests more in residencies and licensing pathways to retain graduates trained in Nevada.
Looking Forward
The study on gender discrepancy in HEAL fields is just one piece of a broader effort by The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West to examine the root causes of Nevada's workforce crisis -- including pay gaps, barriers to licensing, education funding, and demographic shifts.
The work is aimed at guiding policymaker decisions on where to invest in producing, training, and retaining qualified professionals (of all genders) to meet the needs of its growing population, progress is attainable.
"Where we've invested, we've seen results," Damore concludes. "The question is whether we'll invest enough to scale."
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UNLV Research: A History of Economic Impact
The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West are public policy think tanks at UNLV that focus on improving the Las Vegas and Intermountain West regions through independent research. The research institutions have co-created a Data Hub that provides web-based access to data and information relating to the Mountain West region, the state of Nevada, UNLV, UNR, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Statistical Area, and other local organizations.
Other researchers, policymakers, journalists, and the public all have access to this hub for the purpose of "informed dialogues and evidence-based policymaking." Both The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West have played substantial roles in shaping Southern Nevada's economy -- from UNLV's rise to R1 research status to the launch of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine to the building of Allegiant Stadium and Interstate 11.
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REPORT: https://npwr.nv.gov/media/pdf/2025/research-reports/BrookingsMW-Saladino-report.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/mind-gap-how-gender-imbalance-contributes-nevadas-health-and-education-shortages
Penn State Law School: Christopher Ali Shares the Critical Impact of the Nation's Digital Divide in ADI-Manglona Lab Event
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news:
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Christopher Ali shares the critical impact of the nation's digital divide in ADI-Manglona Lab event
It marked the inaugural event in the Anuncia Donecia Songsong Manglona Lab Forum (ML Forum) series
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.--The United States is perceived as a connected country, but in actuality, the nation displays a deep digital divide. Between 24 and 42 million American residents lack access to the internet, while 50 million households cannot afford a monthly broadband
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CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news:
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Christopher Ali shares the critical impact of the nation's digital divide in ADI-Manglona Lab event
It marked the inaugural event in the Anuncia Donecia Songsong Manglona Lab Forum (ML Forum) series
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.--The United States is perceived as a connected country, but in actuality, the nation displays a deep digital divide. Between 24 and 42 million American residents lack access to the internet, while 50 million households cannot afford a monthly broadbandsubscription, according to Dr. Christopher Ali, Ph.D., author of the book "Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity" and Pioneers Chair in Telecommunications at the Penn State Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications.
Ali recently spoke to Penn State Dickinson Law students in University Park, with a livestream to Carlisle, during the inaugural event in the Anuncia Donecia Songsong Manglona Lab Forum (ML Forum) series, co-sponsored by the Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law. The Manglona Lab creates opportunities for law students to learn about the past and present of fairness in the law while learning legal skills.
Manglona Lab Director Bethany N. Schols introduced Ali, whose book provides an in-depth analysis of federal and state policies on rural broadband. His presentation emphasized the importance of broadband for economic development, education, health care, civic engagement, and public safety.
He began by explaining the digital divide, a gap between those who can access the internet, afford subscription prices, and navigate internet-connected devices like smartphones and laptops and those who cannot. Broadband plays a critical role in achieving those connections.
"Digital equity is the goal that we are trying to achieve with broadband policy. It is a world in which everyone is connected, everyone can afford their connections, and everyone has access to support, apps, and whatever else they need," said Ali. "It is necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services."
Rural communities are more likely to lack broadband connectivity than urban communities. They face issues including accessibility and affordability, Ali noted, even though access in rural communities has been proven to raise the area's economic productivity and lower unemployment. He also said that broadband is a super determinant of quality of health care--telehealth can be a gamechanger in rural areas lacking doctors, nurses, and health centers.
Ali criticized federal policies for favoring large providers and advocated for local solutions, citing Rock County, Minnesota's success with a fiber optic network. He also discussed the need for better broadband policies, including incentivizing competition and nationalizing infrastructure.
During the final portion of the presentation, Ali answered questions from the audience. He addressed the role unions play in building infrastructure, how the federal government might curb the tremendous influence of large telecom companies, and the methods he used to build trust with local communities during his research.
The first 20 law students in attendance received free signed copies of Ali's book.
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Original text here: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/news/christopher-ali-shares-the-critical-impact-of-the-nations-digital-divide-in-adi-manglona-lab-event
Middle Tennessee State University: 'Out of the Blue' Highlights Legal Studies Master's Degree Beginning This Summer
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Jan. 15 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news:
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'Out of the Blue' highlights new Legal Studies master's degree beginning this summer [+VIDEO]
By DeAnn Hays
Launching later this year, Middle Tennessee State University will soon offer a Master of Science in Legal Studies degree.
In the January edition of MTSU's television program, "Out of the Blue," program director Sandy Benson discusses the new degree, in collaboration with the Nashville School of Law, designed for working professionals.
"A degree in legal studies is something that's
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MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Jan. 15 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news:
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'Out of the Blue' highlights new Legal Studies master's degree beginning this summer [+VIDEO]
By DeAnn Hays
Launching later this year, Middle Tennessee State University will soon offer a Master of Science in Legal Studies degree.
In the January edition of MTSU's television program, "Out of the Blue," program director Sandy Benson discusses the new degree, in collaboration with the Nashville School of Law, designed for working professionals.
"A degree in legal studies is something that'sbeing offered by universities across the United States because business has become more complex and regulated. Businesspeople realized they needed to understand more about the law, but didn't necessarily need to become lawyers, but be able to spot legal issues, analyze the law and communicate more effectively with their legal team," explained Benson, a professor of accounting.
In 2022, MTSU commissioned a study to assess the demand for this kind of program among working professionals and build on MTSU's institutional strengths.
"We teamed up with the Nashville School of Law, an outstanding institution that's been training lawyers since 1911, the same year MTSU started. They have a similar mission of affordable education," Benson said. "We developed three concentrations in occupations that are rapidly growing in this area."
The three concentrations of study include business law, anti-money laundering, fraud and compliance, and entertainment law, which was developed in collaboration with the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment.
"The Jones College has taught business law to undergraduate and graduate students for decades, and the College of Media and Entertainment brings deep expertise in entertainment law," Benson said.
Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/fo5g3DLqRvc
Benson said the new program is ideal for professionals who work with contracts, compliance issues, or regulated industries and need to interpret and apply the law in a business setting.
With a hybrid structure, students will take in-person classes at the Nashville School of Law, where they'll be immersed in a professional legal environment and develop skills such as legal reasoning and oral advocacy. They'll also take online and hybrid courses through MTSU, providing flexibility for working professionals.
"This thoughtful design is really there to help enhance the knowledge students can gain, as well as practice those skills that are going to be helpful for their careers," Benson said.
The 30-credit-hour, non-thesis master's degree is designed to be completed in two years.
Courses for the new program begin in late June. Applicants will select one of the three concentrations when they apply. For more information, email Sandy.Benson@mtsu.edu.
Ways to watch, listen
"Out of the Blue" is available anytime on the university's YouTube channel, the True Blue TV channel, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.
It also airs on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 daily at 6 and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; NewsChannel5+ at 6:30 p.m. Sundays; WKRN+ at 7 p.m. Thursdays and noon Sundays; via streaming on MTSU's Jazz Network on WMOT HD2 and through WMOT.org at 7 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month; and on other cable outlets in Middle Tennessee, so check local listings.
Episodes are also available as a podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Music, iHeart and as individual interview segments on primary host Spotify at https://spoti.fi/453hxg3.
- DeAnn Hays, deann.hays@mtsu.edu
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Original text here: https://mtsunews.com/out-of-the-blue-highlights-new-legal-studies-masters-degree-beginning-this-summer-video/
Juvenile Offenders, Unwanted Dogs Mingle for Second Chances in NIU Sociologist's Study
DEKALB, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Juvenile offenders, unwanted dogs mingle for second chances in NIU sociologist's study
The research demonstrates how learning about the plight of animals can ease human suffering.
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Riley was a good boy.
The rusty-brown "pit-bull" mix learned avidly alongside juvenile offenders in Lifetime Bonds courses, which empowers at-risk teens by enlisting them to train shelter dogs for adoption.
Northern Illinois University Professor Keri Burchfield has helped grow this Safe Humane Chicago program for nearly
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DEKALB, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Juvenile offenders, unwanted dogs mingle for second chances in NIU sociologist's study
The research demonstrates how learning about the plight of animals can ease human suffering.
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Riley was a good boy.
The rusty-brown "pit-bull" mix learned avidly alongside juvenile offenders in Lifetime Bonds courses, which empowers at-risk teens by enlisting them to train shelter dogs for adoption.
Northern Illinois University Professor Keri Burchfield has helped grow this Safe Humane Chicago program for nearlya decade, expanding west into Kane and, most recently, DeKalb counties.
Burchfield, who teaches in NIU's Department of Criminology and Sociology, conducts interdisciplinary research on the connections between animal welfare and human crimes. She characterizes her work as an equal amalgamation of academics, advocacy and activism.
As a community-engaged project, Lifetime Bonds ventures beyond scholarship with practical partnerships and civic support. Illinois Youth Services in Chicago and St. Charles, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and DeKalb High School are among program collaborators. Participating regional shelters include the Animal Care League in Oak Park, Chicago Animal Care and Control, Naperville Area Humane Society, and Tails Humane Society in DeKalb.
"Some of these animals never make it out of the shelter, and you feel like you're literally working to save lives," Burchfield said. "I knew Riley for almost three years before he was euthanized because, sadly, no one came to adopt him. Having that outcome makes you wonder: 'What more can I do? How else can I reach people?'"
Looking at both ends of the leash
Burchfield has sought to answer these questions by pairing two often-stigmatized populations -- troubled teens incarcerated by youth services and larger dogs abandoned at overcrowded shelters. Bigger breeds face disproportionately long stays relative to other adoptable animals.
The young people enrolling in Lifetime Bonds explore weekly topics with a curriculum tying canine behavior and training to broader themes of animal oppression and human connection. They journal in workbooks, create adoption flyers for their chosen dogs, and learn skills and tricks with these shelter pups to perform in a graduation show at the end of the 10-week program.
"The dogs are in jail just like us," a participant observed.
"We have a lot in common with the dogs," someone else commented.
Beyond a hand from colleagues within sociology, Burchfield has reached across disciplines for her latest round of research. She worked with NIU College of Education Professor Zachary Wahl-Alexander to develop a schema for coding interactions between program participants and the dogs being trained -- a Systematic Observation of Human-Dog Activity (SOHDA). Several NIU graduates and undergraduates have assisted with collecting data from courses.
'It helps me forget I'm locked up'
Exposure to the dogs and positive-reinforcement training yields truly uplifting results. Those taking part in Lifetime Bonds have been less likely to recidivate than general-population peers. Graduates repeat keywords like "calm," "happy" and "patience."
"It was like therapy," as one teen put it.
And, in the words of another: "It helps me forget I'm locked up."
Beyond these mutual benefits of spending time with their furry charges, participants leave the program and ultimately re-enter their neighborhoods equipped with new skills and a cause to carry on.
"You can't help animals without helping people," Burchfield said. "If you learn how to empathize and show compassion to another being and you get that in return, it carries across to other species."
The program's most recent cohort graduated in late November. In a presentation hosted by NIU's Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies that month, Burchfield shared outcomes and said she is writing up a research manuscript following this course cycle's SOHDA methods.
Creatures' comfort as a global issue
While this study's focus is on canine companions intended as pets, Burchfield's body of work reflects how the treatment of domesticated and wild animals alike illustrates human values.
"Animal crime looks a lot like other types of community violence and shares similar correlates like poverty and lack of resources," she said. "It's not just a pathology. It's not a characteristic of a single bad person. It's representative of a larger belief that animals are disposable and exploitable."
Burchfield's early research helped inspire a special-topics course, Animals and Society, which has since become a permanent part of NIU's sociology curriculum. Undergraduates can uncover the history of how animals have been culturally commoditized as pets, labor or food -- and confront their own complicity.
When some Huskie students inevitably feel stuck sitting with these realities for the first time, Burchfield encourages them to begin by making changes in small, sustainable ways.
"Don't get overwhelmed by the problem -- just do something," she said. "Even if you do one thing more than you were doing before, it matters."
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Original text here: https://niutoday.info/2026/01/14/juvenile-offenders-unwanted-dogs-mingle-for-second-chances-in-niu-sociologists-study/
Chapman University: What Can You Do With an Environmental Science Degree?
ORANGE, California, Jan. 15 -- Chapman University issued the following news:
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What Can You Do With an Environmental Science Degree?
Environmental Science Careers, Salaries, and Job Outlook Explained
By Arturo Gomez Molina
Environmental science is one of the most versatile and future-focused degree paths available today. Combining biology, chemistry, policy, data analysis, and sustainability, an environmental science degree prepares students for careers that protect ecosystems, support communities, and address global challenges like climate change and pollution.
If you are wondering
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ORANGE, California, Jan. 15 -- Chapman University issued the following news:
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What Can You Do With an Environmental Science Degree?
Environmental Science Careers, Salaries, and Job Outlook Explained
By Arturo Gomez Molina
Environmental science is one of the most versatile and future-focused degree paths available today. Combining biology, chemistry, policy, data analysis, and sustainability, an environmental science degree prepares students for careers that protect ecosystems, support communities, and address global challenges like climate change and pollution.
If you are wonderingwhat you can do with an environmental science degree, this guide breaks down environmental science careers, job outlook, skills, and education pathways.
Introduction: What Is Environmental Science?
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that examines environmental systems, natural resources, and the challenges created by a growing human population. It brings together scientific research, public policy, and emerging technologies to address issues such as climate change, pollution, sustainability, and resource management.
"I'd describe environmental science as the science of human interaction with the natural world," Dr. Joshua B. Fisher, associate professor of environmental science and policy at Chapman University, said. "Energy, agriculture, water, air, they're all a part of environmental science."
Unlike more narrowly focused science degrees, environmental science is inherently interdisciplinary. Students learn to analyze environmental systems using tools from biology, chemistry, social sciences, data science, and public policy.
Why Environmental Science Is an In-Demand Career Field
Environmental science careers are growing faster than the average occupation, driven by climate change, population growth, environmental regulation, and sustainability demands across industries.
"Environmental science is embedded in nearly every sector of society," Dr. Richelle Tanner, assistant professor and program director of environmental science and policy at Chapman University, said. "Public utilities, agriculture, social services, infrastructure, they all rely on environmental science."
Environmental scientists help:
* Prevent pollution
* Protect natural resources
* Guide environmental policy and compliance
According to national labor data, environmental science jobs are expected to grow steadily over the next decade, with strong salary potential.
Skills You Gain with an Environmental Science Degree
Students pursuing an environmental science degree develop a mix of technical, analytical, and communication skills that are highly transferable across industries.
Key skills include:
* Environmental data analysis
* Scientific research and field methods
* Geographic Information System (GIS) and spatial analysis
* Policy evaluation and compliance
* Climate and sustainability modeling
* Scientific writing and communication
"No single discipline can solve environmental problems," Fisher explained. "That's why environmental science students learn to think across systems."
Many students are drawn to the major because they enjoy the outdoors, but environmental science also appeals to students interested in technology, policy, and problem-solving.
Environmental Science Careers and Job Paths
Graduates with an environmental science degree pursue careers in various sectors, including government, private industry, nonprofits, education, and research.
Common environmental science careers include:
* Environmental scientist or analyst
* Environmental consultant
* Environmental policy advisor
* Conservation scientist
* Environmental educator or communicator
"Careers in environmental science vary widely. From fieldwork to lab roles to office-based jobs," Tanner said. "You're not limited to one environment or career path."
Fieldwork, Lab, and Office Jobs in Environmental Science
A common misconception is that environmental science careers require constant outdoor work. Many environmental science jobs are lab- or office-based.
Environmental science job environments include:
* Fieldwork: environmental monitoring, ecosystem restoration, conservation
* Laboratories: water and soil testing, environmental chemistry
* Office roles: environmental policy, GIS mapping, sustainability planning
"Environmental science today relies heavily on computers, data, and modeling," Fisher said. "That opens the field to students with technical interests as well."
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Original text here: https://news.chapman.edu/2026/01/14/what-can-you-do-with-an-environmental-science-degree/
7 Out Of 10 Voters Do Not Want The U.S. To Take Military Action Against Iran For Killing Of Protesters, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 70% Say Presidents Should Seek Congressional Approval Before Taking Military Action Against Another Country
HAMDEN, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news:
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7 Out Of 10 Voters Do Not Want The U.S. To Take Military Action Against Iran For Killing Of Protesters, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 70% Say Presidents Should Seek Congressional Approval Before Taking Military Action Against Another Country
In the wake of U.S. threats of military action against Iran if protesters there are killed while demonstrating against the Iranian government, 70 percent of voters think the U.S. should not get involved, while 18 percent think the U.S. should take
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HAMDEN, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news:
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7 Out Of 10 Voters Do Not Want The U.S. To Take Military Action Against Iran For Killing Of Protesters, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 70% Say Presidents Should Seek Congressional Approval Before Taking Military Action Against Another Country
In the wake of U.S. threats of military action against Iran if protesters there are killed while demonstrating against the Iranian government, 70 percent of voters think the U.S. should not get involved, while 18 percent think the U.S. should takemilitary action against Iran, and 12 percent did not offer an opinion, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pea-ack) University national poll of registered voters released today.
Independents (80 - 11 percent), Democrats (79 - 7 percent), and Republicans (53 - 35 percent) think the U.S. should not get involved if protesters in Iran are killed while demonstrating against the Iranian government.
MILITARY ACTION & CONGRESS
Voters 70 - 24 percent think that, in general, if a president decides to take military action against another country, they should first receive approval from Congress.
There are differences along political party lines.
Democrats (95 - 2 percent) and independents (78 - 18 percent) think a president should first receive approval from Congress, while Republicans (54 - 35 percent) think a president should not.
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"Talk of the U.S. military potentially intervening in Iran's internal chaos gets a vigorous thumbs down, while voters signal Congressional approval should be a backstop against military involvement in any foreign crisis,"
- said Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst Tim Malloy.
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VENEZUELA
Voters are divided on the Trump administration's decision to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and bring them to the United States to face drug trafficking charges, as 47 percent support the decision, while 45 percent oppose it.
Republicans (85 - 7 percent) support the decision, while Democrats (79 - 11 percent) oppose it. Independents are divided, with 45 percent supporting it and 47 percent opposing it.
Voters 53 - 41 percent do not think the Trump administration is providing a clear explanation of the reasons behind the United States' actions against Venezuela.
Voters 57 - 35 percent oppose the United States running Venezuela until it is satisfied that the government there will operate the way the U.S. wants it to.
Voters 73 - 21 percent oppose the United States sending ground troops into Venezuela in order to control the country.
Voters 55 - 38 percent oppose the U.S. taking over Venezuela's oil sales.
Voters are split on whether they think the U.S. actions in Venezuela will improve the lives of everyday Venezuelans, as 45 percent think they will improve their lives, 44 percent do not think so, and 11 percent did not offer an opinion.
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"Voters are divided on the merits of overthrowing Maduro. And while split on whether in the long run, the people of Venezuela will be better off, they strongly disapprove of America's temporary domain over Venezuela and are heartily against putting U.S. troops on the ground,"
- added Malloy.
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GREENLAND
In the wake of discussions about the United States trying to either buy Greenland or use military force to take control of it, voters say:
* 86 - 9 percent they would oppose the United States trying to take Greenland by military force;
* 55 - 37 percent they would oppose the United States trying to buy Greenland.
MEXICO & COLOMBIA
Voters 57 - 37 percent would oppose the United States taking military action to attack suspected illegal drug facilities in Mexico, if this meant acting without the permission of the Mexican government.
Voters 55 - 36 percent would oppose the United States taking military action to attack suspected illegal drug facilities in Colombia, if this meant acting without the permission of the Colombian government.
TRUMP JOB APPROVALS
Forty percent of voters approve of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president, while 54 percent disapprove, unchanged from Quinnipiac University's December 17, 2025 and October 22, 2025 polls.
Voters were asked about Trump's handling of:
* his job as Commander in Chief of the U.S. military: 43 percent approve, while 53 percent disapprove;
* the economy: 42 percent approve, while 53 percent disapprove;
* U.S. policy toward Venezuela: 41 percent approve, while 52 percent disapprove;
* foreign policy: 41 percent approve, while 56 percent disapprove.
U.S. IN THE WORLD
Half of voters (50 percent) think, under Donald Trump, America's moral authority in the world has gotten weaker, 34 percent think it has gotten stronger, and 13 percent think it has remained about the same.
Forty-six percent of voters think, under Donald Trump, America's leadership in the world has gotten weaker, 42 percent think it has gotten stronger, and 10 percent think it has remained about the same.
Voters 52 - 38 percent do not think it's in the national interest of the United States to expand its power in the western hemisphere, with 10 percent not offering an opinion.
Nearly 9 out of 10 voters (88 percent) think, in general, the United States should work with other nations to solve problems, while 7 percent think the United States should work alone to solve problems.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION APPROVALS
Job approval ratings for six Trump administration officials:
* Secretary of State Marco Rubio: 42 percent approve, 45 percent disapprove, with 13 percent not offering an opinion;
* Vice President J.D. Vance: 41 percent approve, 49 percent disapprove, with 9 percent not offering an opinion;
* Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: 40 percent approve, 49 percent disapprove, with 11 percent not offering an opinion;
* Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: 39 percent approve, 50 percent disapprove, with 10 percent not offering an opinion;
* White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles: 35 percent approve, 40 percent disapprove, with 25 percent not offering an opinion;
* White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller: 34 percent approve, 44 percent disapprove, with 23 percent not offering an opinion.
1,133 self-identified registered voters nationwide were surveyed from January 8th - 12th with a margin of error of +/- 3.7 percentage points, including the design effect.
The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Doug Schwartz, Ph.D. since 1994, conducts independent, non-partisan national and state polls on politics and issues. Surveys adhere to industry best practices and are based on probability-based samples using random digit dialing with live interviewers calling landlines and cell phones.
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Original text here: https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release?releaseid=3945
