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Yale: High School Students Awakened to Anesthesiology
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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High School Students Awakened to Anesthesiology
Cheryl Gooden, MD, discusses her annual high school mentorship program and the rewarding experience behind early anesthesiology training.
By Lucy Nemchek
Careers in medicine stem from strong foundations that start early, especially in highly technical specialties like anesthesia. Yale's fifth annual "Exploring Anesthesiology" high school mentorship program took place on Monday, July 13, 2026, providing an opportunity for 14 students to gain exposure to basic ... Show Full Article NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * High School Students Awakened to Anesthesiology Cheryl Gooden, MD, discusses her annual high school mentorship program and the rewarding experience behind early anesthesiology training. By Lucy Nemchek Careers in medicine stem from strong foundations that start early, especially in highly technical specialties like anesthesia. Yale's fifth annual "Exploring Anesthesiology" high school mentorship program took place on Monday, July 13, 2026, providing an opportunity for 14 students to gain exposure to basicanesthesiology fundamentals. The hands-on program, coordinated through Yale Pathways to Science, offered participants a peek into a fulfilling career in healthcare.
Cheryl Gooden, MD, associate professor of anesthesiology and pediatrics, created the program and says she looks forward to it every year. "I really enjoy it. I was on call last night so that I could be off today. I'm passionate about this, and I just want to help the future generation."
Hands-On Anesthesiology Training
Yale Pathways to Science Summer Scholars is a free, two-week program that offers science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities for students in greater New Haven public high schools entering grades 10-12. Departments from across the university participate in hosting these programs, including Yale School of Medicine, Yale Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science, and Yale School of Nursing.
Gooden conducts an anesthesiology workshop each year that focuses on common tasks for anesthesiologists and relevant anatomy. Students participate in hands-on simulations using mannequins and trachea models.
"What I like most about this program is that I just get to give them a better understanding of what medicine is all about, and that it takes a lot," says Gooden. "If you truly want to go into medicine, you have to be willing to commit to it."
Medicine Tailored to the Patient
While teaching students about the specifics of the day-to-day responsibilities of an anesthesiologist, she also teaches about the differences between adult and pediatric anesthesia. She emphasizes that anesthesiology is a highly personalized specialty and that care plans are tailored to the needs of the given patient.
"I tell the students a little bit about what the typical workday might be for an anesthesiologist, the time that we come in in the morning, and how we set up our room," says Gooden. "I tell them how we then go and see our patient and create an anesthesia plan based on the information that we obtain from them."
Paving the Way for Students
Even if a high school student may not have it all figured out already, Gooden says that one of the most important things everyone should learn is CPR. She believes that's an invaluable skill students should start to focus on when they are early in their journey to finding a career that's right for them, whether it be in healthcare or something else.
While some students may spend several more years deciding what they would like to pursue, Gooden remarks that one student in particular from a past year was greatly inspired by the session.
"A student who attended the session actually reached out to me afterward, thanked me, and asked if she could shadow me. So, I made it happen for her," says Gooden. "She has now completed her second year at Yale as an undergraduate. So, she's doing a lot of great things. Out of this program can come so much for students."
Sessions like "Exploring Anesthesiology" can provide a starting point for a fulfilling medical career, but Gooden emphasizes that anesthesiology requires a continuous learning mindset. "I am a forever learner," she says. "If you decide to go into medicine, you may finish medical school, you may finish residency, but you're always evolving. Medicine in itself is exciting because there's so much to learn."
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Pathways Scholars are a cohort of ~2,400 students enrolled in the New Haven, West Haven, and Orange/Amity public school districts. To join the cohort and access Scholar-exclusive, year-round events and programs on Yale's campus, eligible families and students should ask a STEM teacher or guidance counselor for a nomination in April of 2027. Otherwise, all are welcome to subscribe to the STEM Youth Events Newsletter to hear about on-campus opportunities for wider audiences: onha.yale.edu/youtheventsnewsletters.
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Original text here: https://medicine.yale.edu/anesthesiology/news-article/anesthesiology-mentorship/
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High School Students Awakened to Anesthesiology
Cheryl Gooden, MD, discusses her annual high school mentorship program and the rewarding experience behind early anesthesiology training.
By Lucy Nemchek
Careers in medicine stem from strong foundations that start early, especially in highly technical specialties like anesthesia. Yale's fifth annual "Exploring Anesthesiology" high school mentorship program took place on Monday, July 13, 2026, providing an opportunity for 14 students to gain exposure to basic ... Show Full Article NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * High School Students Awakened to Anesthesiology Cheryl Gooden, MD, discusses her annual high school mentorship program and the rewarding experience behind early anesthesiology training. By Lucy Nemchek Careers in medicine stem from strong foundations that start early, especially in highly technical specialties like anesthesia. Yale's fifth annual "Exploring Anesthesiology" high school mentorship program took place on Monday, July 13, 2026, providing an opportunity for 14 students to gain exposure to basicanesthesiology fundamentals. The hands-on program, coordinated through Yale Pathways to Science, offered participants a peek into a fulfilling career in healthcare.
Cheryl Gooden, MD, associate professor of anesthesiology and pediatrics, created the program and says she looks forward to it every year. "I really enjoy it. I was on call last night so that I could be off today. I'm passionate about this, and I just want to help the future generation."
Hands-On Anesthesiology Training
Yale Pathways to Science Summer Scholars is a free, two-week program that offers science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities for students in greater New Haven public high schools entering grades 10-12. Departments from across the university participate in hosting these programs, including Yale School of Medicine, Yale Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science, and Yale School of Nursing.
Gooden conducts an anesthesiology workshop each year that focuses on common tasks for anesthesiologists and relevant anatomy. Students participate in hands-on simulations using mannequins and trachea models.
"What I like most about this program is that I just get to give them a better understanding of what medicine is all about, and that it takes a lot," says Gooden. "If you truly want to go into medicine, you have to be willing to commit to it."
Medicine Tailored to the Patient
While teaching students about the specifics of the day-to-day responsibilities of an anesthesiologist, she also teaches about the differences between adult and pediatric anesthesia. She emphasizes that anesthesiology is a highly personalized specialty and that care plans are tailored to the needs of the given patient.
"I tell the students a little bit about what the typical workday might be for an anesthesiologist, the time that we come in in the morning, and how we set up our room," says Gooden. "I tell them how we then go and see our patient and create an anesthesia plan based on the information that we obtain from them."
Paving the Way for Students
Even if a high school student may not have it all figured out already, Gooden says that one of the most important things everyone should learn is CPR. She believes that's an invaluable skill students should start to focus on when they are early in their journey to finding a career that's right for them, whether it be in healthcare or something else.
While some students may spend several more years deciding what they would like to pursue, Gooden remarks that one student in particular from a past year was greatly inspired by the session.
"A student who attended the session actually reached out to me afterward, thanked me, and asked if she could shadow me. So, I made it happen for her," says Gooden. "She has now completed her second year at Yale as an undergraduate. So, she's doing a lot of great things. Out of this program can come so much for students."
Sessions like "Exploring Anesthesiology" can provide a starting point for a fulfilling medical career, but Gooden emphasizes that anesthesiology requires a continuous learning mindset. "I am a forever learner," she says. "If you decide to go into medicine, you may finish medical school, you may finish residency, but you're always evolving. Medicine in itself is exciting because there's so much to learn."
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Pathways Scholars are a cohort of ~2,400 students enrolled in the New Haven, West Haven, and Orange/Amity public school districts. To join the cohort and access Scholar-exclusive, year-round events and programs on Yale's campus, eligible families and students should ask a STEM teacher or guidance counselor for a nomination in April of 2027. Otherwise, all are welcome to subscribe to the STEM Youth Events Newsletter to hear about on-campus opportunities for wider audiences: onha.yale.edu/youtheventsnewsletters.
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Original text here: https://medicine.yale.edu/anesthesiology/news-article/anesthesiology-mentorship/
University of Texas Health Science Center: Stress-related Brain Cells Reveal Unexpected Link to Obesity
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
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Stress-related brain cells reveal unexpected link to obesity
By Roman Petrowski
Stress can influence how much people eat and how their bodies regulate weight, but how the brain connects stress with obesity has remained unclear.
However, new research from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is uncovering part of that connection and is showing that the relationship may be more complicated than previously thought.
A new study led by Qingchun Tong, PhD, professor and associate ... Show Full Article TYLER, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Stress-related brain cells reveal unexpected link to obesity By Roman Petrowski Stress can influence how much people eat and how their bodies regulate weight, but how the brain connects stress with obesity has remained unclear. However, new research from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is uncovering part of that connection and is showing that the relationship may be more complicated than previously thought. A new study led by Qingchun Tong, PhD, professor and associatedirector of the Center for Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology in the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine, found that two chemical messengers released by the same group of stress-responsive brain cells can have dramatically different effects on developing diet-induced obesity.
Tong's research, published in Nature Communications, focuses on neurons that produce corticotropin-releasing hormone, or CRH. The neurons help initiate the body's response to stress through a system known as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
Although these neurons have been studied for their role in stress, not much is known about how they contribute to body weight regulation. The neurons release both corticotropin-releasing hormone and glutamate, one of the brain's primary excitatory neurotransmitters. The team set out to determine how each of these affects the development of obesity.
Previous studies of CRH neurons have relied on murine models with corticotropin-releasing hormone, or its receptors were removed during embryonic development. However, because those models exhibit developmental abnormalities, it can be difficult for researchers to separate normal functions from changes caused by abnormal development.
"Our current study uses models with manipulations of gene expressions in adult CRH neurons, which bypassed potential developmental complications and allows investigations on physiological roles of the neurons in body weight regulation and the HPA axis function," Tong said.
The team then examined how increasing or decreasing the release of the two chemical messengers affected body weight, particularly when the models consumed a high-fat, high-calorie diet. These manipulations did not affect body weight when the animals ate a standard diet, but showed differences when they were exposed to the high-fat diet.
The researchers found that reducing glutamate release from CRH neurons, or increasing CRH release, led to severe diet-induced obesity. In contrast, reducing CRH, or increasing glutamate release, did not significantly affect the development.
"Our results demonstrate contrasting and opposite roles between CRH and glutamate in mediating CRH neuron function, suggesting a change in the action of CRH neurons in either direction may cause obesity development," Tong said. "Surprisingly, our results also showed that loss of CRH or glutamate release from CRH neurons caused mild changes in corticosterone levels, the final functional mediator of the HPA axis. This challenges the well-accepted dogma that CRH is essential for the HPA axis activity."
Going forward, Tong and his team will work to identify neurons that receive glutamate signals from CRH neurons and determine how those neural pathways contribute to diet-induced obesity.
Tong is the Hans J. Muller-Eberhard, MD, PhD, and Irma Gigli, MD, Distinguished Chair in Immunology and the Cullen Chair in Molecular Medicine at McGovern Medical School. He also holds appointments at UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
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Original text here: https://www.uth.edu/news/story/stress-related-brain-cells-reveal-unexpected-link-to-obesity
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Stress-related brain cells reveal unexpected link to obesity
By Roman Petrowski
Stress can influence how much people eat and how their bodies regulate weight, but how the brain connects stress with obesity has remained unclear.
However, new research from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is uncovering part of that connection and is showing that the relationship may be more complicated than previously thought.
A new study led by Qingchun Tong, PhD, professor and associate ... Show Full Article TYLER, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Stress-related brain cells reveal unexpected link to obesity By Roman Petrowski Stress can influence how much people eat and how their bodies regulate weight, but how the brain connects stress with obesity has remained unclear. However, new research from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is uncovering part of that connection and is showing that the relationship may be more complicated than previously thought. A new study led by Qingchun Tong, PhD, professor and associatedirector of the Center for Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology in the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine, found that two chemical messengers released by the same group of stress-responsive brain cells can have dramatically different effects on developing diet-induced obesity.
Tong's research, published in Nature Communications, focuses on neurons that produce corticotropin-releasing hormone, or CRH. The neurons help initiate the body's response to stress through a system known as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
Although these neurons have been studied for their role in stress, not much is known about how they contribute to body weight regulation. The neurons release both corticotropin-releasing hormone and glutamate, one of the brain's primary excitatory neurotransmitters. The team set out to determine how each of these affects the development of obesity.
Previous studies of CRH neurons have relied on murine models with corticotropin-releasing hormone, or its receptors were removed during embryonic development. However, because those models exhibit developmental abnormalities, it can be difficult for researchers to separate normal functions from changes caused by abnormal development.
"Our current study uses models with manipulations of gene expressions in adult CRH neurons, which bypassed potential developmental complications and allows investigations on physiological roles of the neurons in body weight regulation and the HPA axis function," Tong said.
The team then examined how increasing or decreasing the release of the two chemical messengers affected body weight, particularly when the models consumed a high-fat, high-calorie diet. These manipulations did not affect body weight when the animals ate a standard diet, but showed differences when they were exposed to the high-fat diet.
The researchers found that reducing glutamate release from CRH neurons, or increasing CRH release, led to severe diet-induced obesity. In contrast, reducing CRH, or increasing glutamate release, did not significantly affect the development.
"Our results demonstrate contrasting and opposite roles between CRH and glutamate in mediating CRH neuron function, suggesting a change in the action of CRH neurons in either direction may cause obesity development," Tong said. "Surprisingly, our results also showed that loss of CRH or glutamate release from CRH neurons caused mild changes in corticosterone levels, the final functional mediator of the HPA axis. This challenges the well-accepted dogma that CRH is essential for the HPA axis activity."
Going forward, Tong and his team will work to identify neurons that receive glutamate signals from CRH neurons and determine how those neural pathways contribute to diet-induced obesity.
Tong is the Hans J. Muller-Eberhard, MD, PhD, and Irma Gigli, MD, Distinguished Chair in Immunology and the Cullen Chair in Molecular Medicine at McGovern Medical School. He also holds appointments at UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
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Original text here: https://www.uth.edu/news/story/stress-related-brain-cells-reveal-unexpected-link-to-obesity
University of Arkansas: Education Reform Book Traces Arkansas' Education Evolution
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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New Education Reform Book Traces Arkansas' Education Evolution
A new book from the College of Education and Health Professions' Department of Education Reform examines the evolution of Arkansas' educational landscape.
Coming in November and co-edited by Harry Patrinos and Kristen Scott, The State of Education in Arkansas draws on original empirical research, statewide longitudinal data and decades of national evidence.
"I am proud to share The State of Education in Arkansas, a volume that brings ... Show Full Article FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * New Education Reform Book Traces Arkansas' Education Evolution A new book from the College of Education and Health Professions' Department of Education Reform examines the evolution of Arkansas' educational landscape. Coming in November and co-edited by Harry Patrinos and Kristen Scott, The State of Education in Arkansas draws on original empirical research, statewide longitudinal data and decades of national evidence. "I am proud to share The State of Education in Arkansas, a volume that bringstogether leading research on the opportunities and challenges facing education in our state," said Patrinos, head of the Department of Education Reform. "At a time of significant policy change, the book provides an evidence-based assessment of where Arkansas stands and what it will take to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed."
The new book features work from several Education Reform faculty members and highlights major education policy changes in the state, like the LEARNS and ACCESS Acts, higher teacher pay, universal early literacy and more.
Scott, who serves as a research project analyst for the department, said a motivation for this book was to connect goals with outcomes and policy with practice.
"I am pleased to have contributed to this work because policies are, at their core, well-intentioned plans," she said. "It is their implementation that makes the difference for families, schools, communities, higher education and our state."
Patrinos and Scott make the case that Arkansas now possesses a rare combination of political alignment, financial investment and policy coherence necessary to make real gains, but that outcomes will ultimately depend on disciplined implementation.
"Education partners--families, schools, communities, higher education and the state--share the same goal: educating every learner well," Scott said. "The goal is simple, but achieving it is not."
Patrinos, Twenty-First Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy, is an internationally recognized expert in K-12 education policy and has three decades of leadership experience across various fields. His research centers on the economics of education, especially returns to schooling and education finance. He joined the college following a career at the World Bank, where he served as senior adviser for education.
Scott is an award-winning educator with over 30 years of experience improving instruction and measuring outcomes at the K-12 and collegiate levels. She holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from the U of A, and is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and the Oklahoma-Arkansas Teacher of the Year award, among other honors.
Those interested in learning more or placing a pre-order can visit the book's page on the University of Arkansas Press website (https://www.uapress.com/product/state-of-education-in-arkansas/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSpPwFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeMGEa_sPGjxKdKkLsDkv-b235Q7ErD7fdA-RMcFyhpBmT2zLGBXqH4W9oJ6I_aem_5KqGE5PLITActz-gV7CHZg).
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Original text here: https://news.uark.edu/articles/82686/new-education-reform-book-traces-arkansas-education-evolution
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New Education Reform Book Traces Arkansas' Education Evolution
A new book from the College of Education and Health Professions' Department of Education Reform examines the evolution of Arkansas' educational landscape.
Coming in November and co-edited by Harry Patrinos and Kristen Scott, The State of Education in Arkansas draws on original empirical research, statewide longitudinal data and decades of national evidence.
"I am proud to share The State of Education in Arkansas, a volume that brings ... Show Full Article FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * New Education Reform Book Traces Arkansas' Education Evolution A new book from the College of Education and Health Professions' Department of Education Reform examines the evolution of Arkansas' educational landscape. Coming in November and co-edited by Harry Patrinos and Kristen Scott, The State of Education in Arkansas draws on original empirical research, statewide longitudinal data and decades of national evidence. "I am proud to share The State of Education in Arkansas, a volume that bringstogether leading research on the opportunities and challenges facing education in our state," said Patrinos, head of the Department of Education Reform. "At a time of significant policy change, the book provides an evidence-based assessment of where Arkansas stands and what it will take to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed."
The new book features work from several Education Reform faculty members and highlights major education policy changes in the state, like the LEARNS and ACCESS Acts, higher teacher pay, universal early literacy and more.
Scott, who serves as a research project analyst for the department, said a motivation for this book was to connect goals with outcomes and policy with practice.
"I am pleased to have contributed to this work because policies are, at their core, well-intentioned plans," she said. "It is their implementation that makes the difference for families, schools, communities, higher education and our state."
Patrinos and Scott make the case that Arkansas now possesses a rare combination of political alignment, financial investment and policy coherence necessary to make real gains, but that outcomes will ultimately depend on disciplined implementation.
"Education partners--families, schools, communities, higher education and the state--share the same goal: educating every learner well," Scott said. "The goal is simple, but achieving it is not."
Patrinos, Twenty-First Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy, is an internationally recognized expert in K-12 education policy and has three decades of leadership experience across various fields. His research centers on the economics of education, especially returns to schooling and education finance. He joined the college following a career at the World Bank, where he served as senior adviser for education.
Scott is an award-winning educator with over 30 years of experience improving instruction and measuring outcomes at the K-12 and collegiate levels. She holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from the U of A, and is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and the Oklahoma-Arkansas Teacher of the Year award, among other honors.
Those interested in learning more or placing a pre-order can visit the book's page on the University of Arkansas Press website (https://www.uapress.com/product/state-of-education-in-arkansas/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSpPwFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeMGEa_sPGjxKdKkLsDkv-b235Q7ErD7fdA-RMcFyhpBmT2zLGBXqH4W9oJ6I_aem_5KqGE5PLITActz-gV7CHZg).
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Original text here: https://news.uark.edu/articles/82686/new-education-reform-book-traces-arkansas-education-evolution
Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Elite Barrel Horse Overcome EHV-1
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Elite Barrel Horse Overcome EHV-1
For four years, professional barrel racer Halyn Lide and her quarter horse Keeper have competed together, relying on trust, teamwork, and communication to navigate the fast-paced rodeo sport.
In November 2025, Keeper's challenges moved beyond the arena when he contracted equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), a dangerous and highly contagious virus, during a major outbreak that affected approximately ... Show Full Article COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Elite Barrel Horse Overcome EHV-1 For four years, professional barrel racer Halyn Lide and her quarter horse Keeper have competed together, relying on trust, teamwork, and communication to navigate the fast-paced rodeo sport. In November 2025, Keeper's challenges moved beyond the arena when he contracted equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), a dangerous and highly contagious virus, during a major outbreak that affected approximately60 horses at a competition.
As a result, Keeper developed a fever that progressed into neurologic symptoms, and when his condition worsened, Lide turned to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' (VMBS) Large Animal Teaching Hospital (LATH), where he received intensive care in the hospital's specialized isolation facility.
Thanks to early recognition, advanced supportive care, and a dedicated team of veterinary specialists, Keeper returned home and continued his recovery.
A Horse Worth Keeping
Lide's journey with Keeper began while she was in college, when she decided to breed her mare with the stallion Dash Ta Heaven, a well-known barrel racing bloodline.
"Keeper was confident, willing to do everything you asked, and picked everything up really easy," Lide said. "My husband knew right away that he was different. He said, 'This one's a keeper.'"
Keeper's disposition led Lide to begin competing with him when he was 5 years old and eventually led to the pair rodeoing professionally.
"Rodeoing was never actually a dream that I had," Lide said. "I like running the barrels, and I like horses. And he was just so good that we decided to give it all a go."
Together, they rose to the top of the sport, qualifying twice for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), the championship event where the season's top competitors compete for world titles.
The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time
As part of their competition schedule, Lide and Keeper competed at the 2025 Women's Professional Rodeo Association Finals in Waco, Texas.
"I live 20 minutes from the arena, so I just hauled the horses in and out," Lide said. "After we got home, I found out through social media that we were supposed to start all of a sudden checking horses for illness and taking temperatures."
When Lide checked all the horses' temperatures, Keeper was the one with a fever.
"We separated him, and at that point he was showing no other signs," Lide said. "Everything seemed fine, but we went ahead and started treating him, just in case, and trying to keep ahead of it."
Because Lide's husband is a veterinarian, they were able to begin treatment immediately. But by the next morning, Keeper's condition had worsened.
"His right eye almost looked like it was rolling back," Lide said. "I went and put a halter on him and walked him around and immediately knew he wasn't quite right."
Recognizing Keeper needed specialized care, Lide made plans to take him to the LATH.
"My husband already had a feeling that things were going the wrong direction, so he immediately called Texas A&M because we wanted to find a place that would have a sling to keep him on his feet if that's what we needed," Lide said.
Racing Against Time
When Keeper arrived at the LATH, the veterinary team quickly diagnosed him with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the less common, neurologic form of the EHV-1 infection, which is characterized by incoordination, weakness, and difficulty standing.
Because neurologic cases of EHV-1 can vary widely in severity, early recognition and specialized care are critical to improving a horse's chances of recovery.
"Keeper presented classic signs of EHM, including incoordination and decreased tail tone, although he was able to stand and walk without significant assistance," said Dr. Jared Janke, a clinical associate professor of large animal internal medicine at the VMBS.
Given the seriousness of Keeper's diagnosis, he was immediately admitted to the hospital's isolation facility, where the team could begin intensive care in a controlled environment.
"EHV-1 is highly contagious, so biosecurity is our top priority," Janke said. "Any horse suspected of having EHV is immediately isolated in our specialized isolation facility."
Keeper had already begun antiviral treatment before arriving at the LATH, and his veterinary team continued those therapies while providing intensive supportive care and monitoring his neurologic status throughout his hospitalization.
"Supportive care is the cornerstone of treatment for horses with EHM," Janke said. "Keeper's prognosis was improved because his owners recognized the warning signs early, initiated treatment, and sought specialized care before his condition progressed."
Fortunately, Keeper never progressed to the most severe stage of the disease.
"Keeper's recovery from EHV-1 depended not only on the care team and his owners but also on his ability to tolerate prolonged supportive care, confinement, and the demands of isolation," Janke said. "Keeper adapted well to these challenges, allowing him to receive the intensive nursing and medical care needed to support his recovery."
His recovery also was made possible by the dedication of everyone involved in his care.
"Keeper's success is a culmination of the work of a huge team, including owners who were completely committed to giving Keeper the best care possible," Janke said. "The internal medicine faculty, residents, technicians, senior veterinary students, and stall attendants all played an important role in Keeper's care. All of these individuals directly contributed to Keeper's success."
After 12 days in isolation, Keeper completed his state-mandated quarantine and returned home to continue his recovery, no longer considered a risk for spreading EHV-1 to other horses.
A Different Kind of Competition
While Keeper was receiving treatment at the LATH, Lide faced the difficult reality of continuing her season without the horse who had carried her through some of her biggest moments.
"We brought him in, and it was terrifying and devastating," Lide said. "Dr. Janke let me know how serious his condition was and that I wouldn't be able to visit him because he was in isolation, which I didn't realize at the time."
The timing made the situation even more difficult. Keeper became ill just before Lide was scheduled to compete at the National Finals Rodeo; although he had helped qualify her for the championship event, she now faced entering the arena without him.
"At that point, I was like, 'I'm just not even going to go,'" Lide said. "But I came to the realization that I needed to see it through."
With Keeper still fighting to recover at Texas A&M, Lide traveled to Las Vegas and competed on another horse.
"My perspective on performing was different than usual," Lide said. "I didn't have any expectations; I was more focused on Keeper."
The uncertainty of Keeper's recovery stayed with her throughout the competition.
"At points, I wondered whether I was going to have the opportunity to be on him again and even have him again," Lide said. "And then at other moments when things looked like it was all going good, I was just grateful."
Finding His Stride Again
Because the NFR spans 14 days, Keeper was able to complete his treatment and return home while Lide was still competing in Las Vegas.
"My parents were close by, so they came and checked on him every day," Lide said. "And the girl who feeds horses for me, of course, kept a close eye on him and sent us constant updates."
To help rebuild his strength and mobility, Keeper spent nearly two months at Conquer Equine in Lampasas, Texas, where he underwent rehabilitation designed to help him regain coordination and movement.
"They treated him like they would a horse with more complicated neurologic conditions and built him up that way," Lide said. "They put him on the walker a whole bunch, so he just did a walk and then got him into water therapy and the treadmill."
After about two months of rehabilitation, Keeper returned home, where Lide slowly began riding him again and guiding his return to the arena. Today, thanks to the dedication of his team of veterinary specialists and his owners, Keeper is back in training for barrel racing and continuing to regain strength and confidence with each ride.
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Original text here: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-releases/barrel-horse-ehv-1-recovery/
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Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Elite Barrel Horse Overcome EHV-1
For four years, professional barrel racer Halyn Lide and her quarter horse Keeper have competed together, relying on trust, teamwork, and communication to navigate the fast-paced rodeo sport.
In November 2025, Keeper's challenges moved beyond the arena when he contracted equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), a dangerous and highly contagious virus, during a major outbreak that affected approximately ... Show Full Article COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Elite Barrel Horse Overcome EHV-1 For four years, professional barrel racer Halyn Lide and her quarter horse Keeper have competed together, relying on trust, teamwork, and communication to navigate the fast-paced rodeo sport. In November 2025, Keeper's challenges moved beyond the arena when he contracted equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), a dangerous and highly contagious virus, during a major outbreak that affected approximately60 horses at a competition.
As a result, Keeper developed a fever that progressed into neurologic symptoms, and when his condition worsened, Lide turned to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' (VMBS) Large Animal Teaching Hospital (LATH), where he received intensive care in the hospital's specialized isolation facility.
Thanks to early recognition, advanced supportive care, and a dedicated team of veterinary specialists, Keeper returned home and continued his recovery.
A Horse Worth Keeping
Lide's journey with Keeper began while she was in college, when she decided to breed her mare with the stallion Dash Ta Heaven, a well-known barrel racing bloodline.
"Keeper was confident, willing to do everything you asked, and picked everything up really easy," Lide said. "My husband knew right away that he was different. He said, 'This one's a keeper.'"
Keeper's disposition led Lide to begin competing with him when he was 5 years old and eventually led to the pair rodeoing professionally.
"Rodeoing was never actually a dream that I had," Lide said. "I like running the barrels, and I like horses. And he was just so good that we decided to give it all a go."
Together, they rose to the top of the sport, qualifying twice for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), the championship event where the season's top competitors compete for world titles.
The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time
As part of their competition schedule, Lide and Keeper competed at the 2025 Women's Professional Rodeo Association Finals in Waco, Texas.
"I live 20 minutes from the arena, so I just hauled the horses in and out," Lide said. "After we got home, I found out through social media that we were supposed to start all of a sudden checking horses for illness and taking temperatures."
When Lide checked all the horses' temperatures, Keeper was the one with a fever.
"We separated him, and at that point he was showing no other signs," Lide said. "Everything seemed fine, but we went ahead and started treating him, just in case, and trying to keep ahead of it."
Because Lide's husband is a veterinarian, they were able to begin treatment immediately. But by the next morning, Keeper's condition had worsened.
"His right eye almost looked like it was rolling back," Lide said. "I went and put a halter on him and walked him around and immediately knew he wasn't quite right."
Recognizing Keeper needed specialized care, Lide made plans to take him to the LATH.
"My husband already had a feeling that things were going the wrong direction, so he immediately called Texas A&M because we wanted to find a place that would have a sling to keep him on his feet if that's what we needed," Lide said.
Racing Against Time
When Keeper arrived at the LATH, the veterinary team quickly diagnosed him with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the less common, neurologic form of the EHV-1 infection, which is characterized by incoordination, weakness, and difficulty standing.
Because neurologic cases of EHV-1 can vary widely in severity, early recognition and specialized care are critical to improving a horse's chances of recovery.
"Keeper presented classic signs of EHM, including incoordination and decreased tail tone, although he was able to stand and walk without significant assistance," said Dr. Jared Janke, a clinical associate professor of large animal internal medicine at the VMBS.
Given the seriousness of Keeper's diagnosis, he was immediately admitted to the hospital's isolation facility, where the team could begin intensive care in a controlled environment.
"EHV-1 is highly contagious, so biosecurity is our top priority," Janke said. "Any horse suspected of having EHV is immediately isolated in our specialized isolation facility."
Keeper had already begun antiviral treatment before arriving at the LATH, and his veterinary team continued those therapies while providing intensive supportive care and monitoring his neurologic status throughout his hospitalization.
"Supportive care is the cornerstone of treatment for horses with EHM," Janke said. "Keeper's prognosis was improved because his owners recognized the warning signs early, initiated treatment, and sought specialized care before his condition progressed."
Fortunately, Keeper never progressed to the most severe stage of the disease.
"Keeper's recovery from EHV-1 depended not only on the care team and his owners but also on his ability to tolerate prolonged supportive care, confinement, and the demands of isolation," Janke said. "Keeper adapted well to these challenges, allowing him to receive the intensive nursing and medical care needed to support his recovery."
His recovery also was made possible by the dedication of everyone involved in his care.
"Keeper's success is a culmination of the work of a huge team, including owners who were completely committed to giving Keeper the best care possible," Janke said. "The internal medicine faculty, residents, technicians, senior veterinary students, and stall attendants all played an important role in Keeper's care. All of these individuals directly contributed to Keeper's success."
After 12 days in isolation, Keeper completed his state-mandated quarantine and returned home to continue his recovery, no longer considered a risk for spreading EHV-1 to other horses.
A Different Kind of Competition
While Keeper was receiving treatment at the LATH, Lide faced the difficult reality of continuing her season without the horse who had carried her through some of her biggest moments.
"We brought him in, and it was terrifying and devastating," Lide said. "Dr. Janke let me know how serious his condition was and that I wouldn't be able to visit him because he was in isolation, which I didn't realize at the time."
The timing made the situation even more difficult. Keeper became ill just before Lide was scheduled to compete at the National Finals Rodeo; although he had helped qualify her for the championship event, she now faced entering the arena without him.
"At that point, I was like, 'I'm just not even going to go,'" Lide said. "But I came to the realization that I needed to see it through."
With Keeper still fighting to recover at Texas A&M, Lide traveled to Las Vegas and competed on another horse.
"My perspective on performing was different than usual," Lide said. "I didn't have any expectations; I was more focused on Keeper."
The uncertainty of Keeper's recovery stayed with her throughout the competition.
"At points, I wondered whether I was going to have the opportunity to be on him again and even have him again," Lide said. "And then at other moments when things looked like it was all going good, I was just grateful."
Finding His Stride Again
Because the NFR spans 14 days, Keeper was able to complete his treatment and return home while Lide was still competing in Las Vegas.
"My parents were close by, so they came and checked on him every day," Lide said. "And the girl who feeds horses for me, of course, kept a close eye on him and sent us constant updates."
To help rebuild his strength and mobility, Keeper spent nearly two months at Conquer Equine in Lampasas, Texas, where he underwent rehabilitation designed to help him regain coordination and movement.
"They treated him like they would a horse with more complicated neurologic conditions and built him up that way," Lide said. "They put him on the walker a whole bunch, so he just did a walk and then got him into water therapy and the treadmill."
After about two months of rehabilitation, Keeper returned home, where Lide slowly began riding him again and guiding his return to the arena. Today, thanks to the dedication of his team of veterinary specialists and his owners, Keeper is back in training for barrel racing and continuing to regain strength and confidence with each ride.
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Original text here: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-releases/barrel-horse-ehv-1-recovery/
Seven Virginia Tech Faculty Elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The academy brings together leaders in science, engineering, and medicine from across Virginia to provide independent expertise on issues important to the commonwealth, foster collaboration, and promote research and innovation.
By Lindsey Haugh
Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been elected to the 2026 class of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM), recognizing their sustained ... Show Full Article BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine The academy brings together leaders in science, engineering, and medicine from across Virginia to provide independent expertise on issues important to the commonwealth, foster collaboration, and promote research and innovation. By Lindsey Haugh Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been elected to the 2026 class of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM), recognizing their sustainedcontributions to research, innovation, education, and service to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia Tech's total membership now stands at 32 with the addition of seven new 2026 inductees: Luiz DaSilva, Stefan Duma, Carla Finkielstein, Lee Learman, Robin McCarley, Naren Ramakrishnan, and John Rossmeisl. They represent the university's research breadth in wireless communications, cybersecurity, cancer biology, medical education, artificial intelligence, drug delivery, and comparative oncology.
According to its website, VASEM brings together leaders in science, engineering, and medicine from across Virginia to provide independent expertise on issues important to the commonwealth, foster collaboration, and promote research and innovation. Its members include individuals affiliated with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine as well as other leaders in their fields.
Luiz DaSilva
DaSilva is the inaugural executive director of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) and the Bradley Professor of Cybersecurity in Virginia Tech's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research pioneered the application of game theory to the analysis and design of wireless networks, and his leadership has helped build Virginia's statewide cybersecurity research and innovation ecosystem.
* Leads CCI, a network of 47 Virginia institutions of higher education focused on cybersecurity research, innovation, and workforce development
* Has authored two books and more than 320 peer-reviewed papers and supervised 21 Ph.D. students to completion
* Is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Trinity College Dublin, a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors, and an IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Lecturer
DaSilva's work combines fundamental research in wireless communications with large-scale partnerships designed to translate research into economic and societal impact.
Stefan Duma
Duma is a University Distinguished Professor and executive director of the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science. He leads interdisciplinary research spanning engineering and science and is the founding director of the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, where his research has advanced safety in automobiles, sports, and drones with strong commercial and military applications.
* Has secured more than $55 million in research funding from federal and industrial sponsors
* Has published more than 600 technical papers, including more than 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 11 books
* Is a Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society and the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine and a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors
Duma's work has helped establish Virginia Tech as a national leader in injury biomechanics and data-driven approaches to improving human safety.
Carla Finkielstein
Finkielstein is the Roger H. Moore and Mojdeh Khatam-Moore Faculty Fellow and a professor in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Department of Biological Sciences. A cancer biologist, she studies how the body's circadian clock regulates cell division, DNA repair, and tumor development, research that advances the emerging field of chronotherapeutics.
* Directs the Virginia Tech Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, which processed more than 225,000 COVID-19 tests across western Virginia and contributed more than 28,000 complete SARS-CoV-2 sequences to public repositories
* Has published more than 90 peer-reviewed articles and delivered more than 100 scientific presentations, including 27 internationally
* Has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, Virginia Tech's Ut Prosim Scholar Award, and the J. Shelton Horsley Research Award from the Virginia Academy of Science
Finkielstein is now applying the laboratory's diagnostic expertise to personalized cancer screening, with the goal of providing advanced results rapidly to help clinicians make more informed treatment decisions.
Lee Learman
Learman is dean of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and a physician, researcher, educator, and academic leader. Since becoming dean in 2019, he has guided the medical school through significant growth in enrollment, research, academic programs, facilities, and partnerships focused on Virginia's healthcare workforce.
* Expanded the entering medical school class from 42 to a record 64 students in the Class of 2030
* Established the Department of Health Systems and Implementation Science and expanded research through the Smart Healthcare Hub and the Jeffrey Modell Center for Informatics and Data Science
* Secured new state support and a record $20 million gift from Jim '74 and Augustine '71 Smith to strengthen medical education and scholarships for Virginia students
Learman's clinical and education research spans women's health, medical education, and health systems, strengthening the school's role in preparing physicians and advancing healthcare in the commonwealth.
Robin McCarley
Robin McCarley is executive director of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute and a professor in the Department of Chemistry. His research has produced new tools for medical imaging, diagnostics, and drug delivery while helping translate fundamental discoveries toward commercialization and clinical applications.
* Leads an interdisciplinary institute supporting more than 400 researchers and staff and 1,300 Ph.D. students across 12 colleges and schools
* Has authored more than 100 refereed articles and book chapters, holds 14 awarded and pending patents, and has secured more than $25 million in agency and foundation funding
* Is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has been recognized among Stanford University's top 2% of highly cited scientists
McCarley has also mentored dozens of students and postdoctoral researchers while advancing partnerships that move life sciences discoveries toward real-world applications.
Naren Ramakrishnan
Ramakrishnan is a University Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and director of the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. His research integrates artificial intelligence (AI), data science, forecasting, computational epidemiology, and urban analytics to understand complex systems and anticipate emerging events.
* Developed EMBERS, a 24/7 forecasting system sponsored by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity that uses open-source data to anticipate events including disease outbreaks, civil unrest, and election outcomes
* Is a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
* Leads AI and machine learning efforts for the Institute for Advanced Computing and has helped establish interdisciplinary programs connecting data science to public health, urban systems, and other societal challenges
Ramakrishnan also helped lead Virginia Tech's 2025 Virginia AI Summit, organized by VASEM to examine the opportunities and challenges surrounding AI and its role in Virginia's future.
John Rossmeisl
Rossmeisl is the Dr. and Mrs. Dorsey Taylor Mahin Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. An internationally recognized veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon, he leads translational research using naturally occurring brain tumors in dogs to develop treatments that can benefit both animals and humans.
* Leads the Veterinary and Comparative Neuro-oncology Laboratory, developing molecularly targeted therapies and novel methods for delivering drugs across the blood-brain barrier
* Has helped pioneer the use of irreversible electroporation and high-frequency irreversible electroporation to treat brain tumors and holds 21 patents related to his work
* Received Virginia's Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and Virginia Tech's inaugural Jacob A. Lutz III Award for Eminent Scholars
Rossmeisl's research exemplifies the One Health approach, using naturally occurring disease in companion animals to accelerate the development and testing of new therapies for human cancer. His research has advanced treatments toward human clinical trials.
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Original text here: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/08/research-virginia-academy-science-eng-med-2026-new-members.html
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Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The academy brings together leaders in science, engineering, and medicine from across Virginia to provide independent expertise on issues important to the commonwealth, foster collaboration, and promote research and innovation.
By Lindsey Haugh
Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been elected to the 2026 class of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM), recognizing their sustained ... Show Full Article BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine The academy brings together leaders in science, engineering, and medicine from across Virginia to provide independent expertise on issues important to the commonwealth, foster collaboration, and promote research and innovation. By Lindsey Haugh Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been elected to the 2026 class of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM), recognizing their sustainedcontributions to research, innovation, education, and service to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia Tech's total membership now stands at 32 with the addition of seven new 2026 inductees: Luiz DaSilva, Stefan Duma, Carla Finkielstein, Lee Learman, Robin McCarley, Naren Ramakrishnan, and John Rossmeisl. They represent the university's research breadth in wireless communications, cybersecurity, cancer biology, medical education, artificial intelligence, drug delivery, and comparative oncology.
According to its website, VASEM brings together leaders in science, engineering, and medicine from across Virginia to provide independent expertise on issues important to the commonwealth, foster collaboration, and promote research and innovation. Its members include individuals affiliated with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine as well as other leaders in their fields.
Luiz DaSilva
DaSilva is the inaugural executive director of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) and the Bradley Professor of Cybersecurity in Virginia Tech's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research pioneered the application of game theory to the analysis and design of wireless networks, and his leadership has helped build Virginia's statewide cybersecurity research and innovation ecosystem.
* Leads CCI, a network of 47 Virginia institutions of higher education focused on cybersecurity research, innovation, and workforce development
* Has authored two books and more than 320 peer-reviewed papers and supervised 21 Ph.D. students to completion
* Is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Trinity College Dublin, a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors, and an IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Lecturer
DaSilva's work combines fundamental research in wireless communications with large-scale partnerships designed to translate research into economic and societal impact.
Stefan Duma
Duma is a University Distinguished Professor and executive director of the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science. He leads interdisciplinary research spanning engineering and science and is the founding director of the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, where his research has advanced safety in automobiles, sports, and drones with strong commercial and military applications.
* Has secured more than $55 million in research funding from federal and industrial sponsors
* Has published more than 600 technical papers, including more than 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 11 books
* Is a Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society and the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine and a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors
Duma's work has helped establish Virginia Tech as a national leader in injury biomechanics and data-driven approaches to improving human safety.
Carla Finkielstein
Finkielstein is the Roger H. Moore and Mojdeh Khatam-Moore Faculty Fellow and a professor in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Department of Biological Sciences. A cancer biologist, she studies how the body's circadian clock regulates cell division, DNA repair, and tumor development, research that advances the emerging field of chronotherapeutics.
* Directs the Virginia Tech Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, which processed more than 225,000 COVID-19 tests across western Virginia and contributed more than 28,000 complete SARS-CoV-2 sequences to public repositories
* Has published more than 90 peer-reviewed articles and delivered more than 100 scientific presentations, including 27 internationally
* Has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, Virginia Tech's Ut Prosim Scholar Award, and the J. Shelton Horsley Research Award from the Virginia Academy of Science
Finkielstein is now applying the laboratory's diagnostic expertise to personalized cancer screening, with the goal of providing advanced results rapidly to help clinicians make more informed treatment decisions.
Lee Learman
Learman is dean of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and a physician, researcher, educator, and academic leader. Since becoming dean in 2019, he has guided the medical school through significant growth in enrollment, research, academic programs, facilities, and partnerships focused on Virginia's healthcare workforce.
* Expanded the entering medical school class from 42 to a record 64 students in the Class of 2030
* Established the Department of Health Systems and Implementation Science and expanded research through the Smart Healthcare Hub and the Jeffrey Modell Center for Informatics and Data Science
* Secured new state support and a record $20 million gift from Jim '74 and Augustine '71 Smith to strengthen medical education and scholarships for Virginia students
Learman's clinical and education research spans women's health, medical education, and health systems, strengthening the school's role in preparing physicians and advancing healthcare in the commonwealth.
Robin McCarley
Robin McCarley is executive director of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute and a professor in the Department of Chemistry. His research has produced new tools for medical imaging, diagnostics, and drug delivery while helping translate fundamental discoveries toward commercialization and clinical applications.
* Leads an interdisciplinary institute supporting more than 400 researchers and staff and 1,300 Ph.D. students across 12 colleges and schools
* Has authored more than 100 refereed articles and book chapters, holds 14 awarded and pending patents, and has secured more than $25 million in agency and foundation funding
* Is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has been recognized among Stanford University's top 2% of highly cited scientists
McCarley has also mentored dozens of students and postdoctoral researchers while advancing partnerships that move life sciences discoveries toward real-world applications.
Naren Ramakrishnan
Ramakrishnan is a University Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and director of the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. His research integrates artificial intelligence (AI), data science, forecasting, computational epidemiology, and urban analytics to understand complex systems and anticipate emerging events.
* Developed EMBERS, a 24/7 forecasting system sponsored by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity that uses open-source data to anticipate events including disease outbreaks, civil unrest, and election outcomes
* Is a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
* Leads AI and machine learning efforts for the Institute for Advanced Computing and has helped establish interdisciplinary programs connecting data science to public health, urban systems, and other societal challenges
Ramakrishnan also helped lead Virginia Tech's 2025 Virginia AI Summit, organized by VASEM to examine the opportunities and challenges surrounding AI and its role in Virginia's future.
John Rossmeisl
Rossmeisl is the Dr. and Mrs. Dorsey Taylor Mahin Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. An internationally recognized veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon, he leads translational research using naturally occurring brain tumors in dogs to develop treatments that can benefit both animals and humans.
* Leads the Veterinary and Comparative Neuro-oncology Laboratory, developing molecularly targeted therapies and novel methods for delivering drugs across the blood-brain barrier
* Has helped pioneer the use of irreversible electroporation and high-frequency irreversible electroporation to treat brain tumors and holds 21 patents related to his work
* Received Virginia's Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and Virginia Tech's inaugural Jacob A. Lutz III Award for Eminent Scholars
Rossmeisl's research exemplifies the One Health approach, using naturally occurring disease in companion animals to accelerate the development and testing of new therapies for human cancer. His research has advanced treatments toward human clinical trials.
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Original text here: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/08/research-virginia-academy-science-eng-med-2026-new-members.html
Presidential Historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning Author to Speak at Fresno State
FRESNO, California, Aug. 13 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release:
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Presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author to speak at Fresno State
Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will return to Fresno State for an event hosted by The Maddy Institute.
The event, "Leadership for a More Perfect Union: Lessons from America at 250," will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 2, at the Resnick Student Union. Drawing on her study of presidents including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin ... Show Full Article FRESNO, California, Aug. 13 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release: * * * Presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author to speak at Fresno State Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will return to Fresno State for an event hosted by The Maddy Institute. The event, "Leadership for a More Perfect Union: Lessons from America at 250," will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 2, at the Resnick Student Union. Drawing on her study of presidents including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, FranklinRoosevelt, Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson, Goodwin will explore how leadership, civic courage and a shared sense of purpose have guided America through moments of division and transformation.
"Doris Kearns Goodwin brings a depth of knowledge that can help us better understand our nation's history and how we can work together toward a more united future," said Blake Zante, executive director of The Maddy Institute. "We are grateful to Fresno State and Central Valley Community Foundation for their support in making this event possible."
Goodwin's return to Fresno State comes a decade after her previous appearance on campus in 2016 and marks an opportunity to bring one of the country's lead presidential historians back to the San Joaquin Valley.
"Fresno State is proud to welcome Doris Kearns Goodwin back to campus," said Fresno State President Saul Jimenez-Sandoval. "Her return reflects our university's commitment to creating opportunities for our students and community to learn from distinguished leaders and deepen our knowledge of the history that has shaped our country."
Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, public speaker, New York Times No. 1 bestselling author and presidential scholar whose work has shaped public understanding of American leadership and democracy for more than five decades. Goodwin is the author of nine critically acclaimed and bestselling works, including "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," which served in part as the basis for Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-winning film "Lincoln."
Over the decades, Goodwin has served as a consultant and has been interviewed extensively for documentaries on Presidents Johnson, Roosevelt and Lincoln, the Kennedy family, and on Ken Burns' "The History of Baseball" and "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History."
"We are thrilled to welcome Doris Kearns Goodwin to our region," said Ashley Swearengin, president and chief executive officer of the Central Valley Community Foundation. "This conversation provides an invaluable moment for our community to reflect on our shared history as we work together to build a stronger, more connected future."
The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and those interested in attending are encouraged to register at https://tmi-speaker-series-goodwin.eventbrite.com/.
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Original text here: https://today.fresnostate.edu/presidential-historian-pulitzer-prize-winning-author-to-speak-at-fresno-state/
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Presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author to speak at Fresno State
Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will return to Fresno State for an event hosted by The Maddy Institute.
The event, "Leadership for a More Perfect Union: Lessons from America at 250," will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 2, at the Resnick Student Union. Drawing on her study of presidents including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin ... Show Full Article FRESNO, California, Aug. 13 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release: * * * Presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author to speak at Fresno State Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will return to Fresno State for an event hosted by The Maddy Institute. The event, "Leadership for a More Perfect Union: Lessons from America at 250," will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 2, at the Resnick Student Union. Drawing on her study of presidents including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, FranklinRoosevelt, Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson, Goodwin will explore how leadership, civic courage and a shared sense of purpose have guided America through moments of division and transformation.
"Doris Kearns Goodwin brings a depth of knowledge that can help us better understand our nation's history and how we can work together toward a more united future," said Blake Zante, executive director of The Maddy Institute. "We are grateful to Fresno State and Central Valley Community Foundation for their support in making this event possible."
Goodwin's return to Fresno State comes a decade after her previous appearance on campus in 2016 and marks an opportunity to bring one of the country's lead presidential historians back to the San Joaquin Valley.
"Fresno State is proud to welcome Doris Kearns Goodwin back to campus," said Fresno State President Saul Jimenez-Sandoval. "Her return reflects our university's commitment to creating opportunities for our students and community to learn from distinguished leaders and deepen our knowledge of the history that has shaped our country."
Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, public speaker, New York Times No. 1 bestselling author and presidential scholar whose work has shaped public understanding of American leadership and democracy for more than five decades. Goodwin is the author of nine critically acclaimed and bestselling works, including "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," which served in part as the basis for Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-winning film "Lincoln."
Over the decades, Goodwin has served as a consultant and has been interviewed extensively for documentaries on Presidents Johnson, Roosevelt and Lincoln, the Kennedy family, and on Ken Burns' "The History of Baseball" and "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History."
"We are thrilled to welcome Doris Kearns Goodwin to our region," said Ashley Swearengin, president and chief executive officer of the Central Valley Community Foundation. "This conversation provides an invaluable moment for our community to reflect on our shared history as we work together to build a stronger, more connected future."
The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and those interested in attending are encouraged to register at https://tmi-speaker-series-goodwin.eventbrite.com/.
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Original text here: https://today.fresnostate.edu/presidential-historian-pulitzer-prize-winning-author-to-speak-at-fresno-state/
Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students
Initiative will Connect SUNY Students with Opportunities to Contribute to Special Olympics New York Throughout the State
Builds on SUNY's Goal for Every Student to Participate in a High-Quality Internship Experience
Students Can Apply Now for the Fall Semester Here (https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/who-we-are/staff-board/career-opportunities/)
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State University of New York ... Show Full Article ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students Initiative will Connect SUNY Students with Opportunities to Contribute to Special Olympics New York Throughout the State Builds on SUNY's Goal for Every Student to Participate in a High-Quality Internship Experience Students Can Apply Now for the Fall Semester Here (https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/who-we-are/staff-board/career-opportunities/) - State University of New YorkChancellor John B. King Jr. and Special Olympics New York today announced a new partnership to help SUNY students secure paid internships to assist with projects hosted by Special Olympics New York throughout the state.
"SUNY's commitment to student success and upward mobility has led us to establish the goal of an internship or other experiential learning opportunity for every undergraduate student," said SUNY Chancellor King. "Through this partnership with Special Olympics New York, our students will have the opportunity to explore careers that interest them and gain valuable hands-on skills that prepare them for the workforce. We are proud to work with Special Olympics New York to provide our students with internship opportunities that will lead to successful futures."
The SUNY Board of Trustees said, "Through collaborations with organizations like Special Olympics New York, our students can gain important career skills while enriching their education. Thank you to Governor Hochul and the State Legislature for their continued support and investment in SUNY's internship programs, and the success of our students."
Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman said, "Special Olympics New York is proud to partner with Chancellor King and campuses across SUNY to provide students with meaningful, paid experiences that will build professional skills while making a lasting impact in their communities. Whether students will be organizing events, supporting athletes, advancing health initiatives, or promoting inclusive schools, these internships give students the opportunity to lead with purpose, gain hands-on experience, and help create a more inclusive New York. We're excited to welcome SUNY students to our team."
Through the partnership with Special Olympics New York, SUNY students will be able to contribute to projects and initiatives being implemented by the organization throughout the state. Paid internships will begin as soon as the coming fall semester in areas including:
* Polar Plunge Event Management - Interns will act as the lead student coordinator for a Mobile Polar Plunge event hosted on campus. This role offers hands-on experience in event planning, peer-to-peer fundraising, marketing, and community engagement. The intern will take ownership of organizing and executing the event, working closely with campus partners and Special Olympics NY to raise funds and awareness for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
* Unified Champion Schools- Interns will assist in the planning and implementation of Unified Champion Schools program-related activities local to their campus. Typical duties will be related to non-profit program management and could include program marketing, program administration, event leadership, data management, volunteer management, and outreach.
* Assistant Coach- Interns will work with athletes with intellectual disabilities in a sports training environment. Interns will be placed with an existing training club near campus. They will assist head coaches, athletes, and families throughout a single sports season that coincides with a college semester.
* Sports Management- Interns will be responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of program-related activities in their region. Specific duties vary, depending on the active sports season and existence of special, high-priority, projects or partnerships during the time of placement. Typical work entails a variety of tasks related to non-profit program management and could include program marketing, program administration, event leadership, data management, volunteer management, and outreach.
* Health - Interns will be responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of Special Olympics New York Health initiatives locally. Duties may include assisting with event coordination, volunteer and stakeholder communication, organization and packing of health program supplies, resource development, and electronic data entry of medical screening forms.
* Partnership Development Intern (SUNY Cortland)- Offered exclusively at SUNY Cortland, this internship is a unique opportunity to evaluate the full landscape of Special Olympics New York's engagement at SUNY Cortland and develop a model for coordinating these efforts into a more cohesive, sustainable partnership between the nonprofit and the university.
Students interested in participating in one of the paid internships can apply here: https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/who-we-are/staff-board/career-opportunities/.
Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee said, "I have long believed that an internship should not depend on a student's ability to work for free. Paid internships allow students to get a head start in the fields they love and help them stay focused throughout the college semester. Special Olympics New York serves 51,000 athletes across this state, and it does so at no cost to a single family. SUNY students will now be part of how this happens. I thank Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York for creating opportunities that serve our students and our communities at the same time."
Assemblymember Alicia L. Hyndman, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education, said, "As the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education and a disability advocate, I am proud of SUNY's partnership with the Special Olympics to provide paid internships for our students. Such an early-career opportunity with a prestigious organization ensures our scholars will have access to well-paying jobs in the future."
Special Olympics New York is one of the largest Special Olympics chapters in the country, serving over 51,000 athletes across the state with year-round sports training, athletic competitions, and health screenings. The organization also partners with over 375 schools statewide to offer Unified Sports, where students with and without disabilities compete as teammates. All programs offered by Special Olympics New York are offered at no cost to athletes, their families, or caregivers.
SUNY is committed to ensuring every student can participate in a paid internship or experiential learning opportunity to gain hands-on job preparation before they earn their degree. To support paid internship opportunities for students, SUNY has launched internship partnerships with organizations including the New York State Association of Counties, the New York State Insurance Fund, as well as an internship exchange program with the University of Puerto Rico and the conservation organization Para La Naturaleza. SUNY has also launched programs including the SUNY Educational Opportunity Career Development Internship Program, Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund, the SUNY Institute for Local News, the Veterans Enrollment and Support Internship Program, and the SUNY Climate Corps. As part of Chancellor King's 2025 State of the University agenda, SUNY also designated regional workforce coordinators across the state to assist campuses in identifying internship opportunities.
Through strong investment from Governor Hochul and the State Legislature, the SUNY Board of Trustees provides $14.5 million in annual state funding to support paid internships for students at State-operated campuses. In addition, SUNY awarded funding to 23 community colleges to expand access to stipends and wraparound services, including transportation and child care expenses, so students could complete internships. Governor Hochul's Executive Budget includes an additional $7.4 million to expand career-connected internships across the SUNY System.
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About the State University of New York
The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY's 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the country's oldest school of maritime, the state's only college of optometry, 12 Educational Opportunity Centers, over 30 ATTAIN digital literacy labs, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.7 million students across its portfolio of credit- and non-credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide are nearly $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2025, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and annually one in three New Yorkers who earn a college degree is a SUNY alum. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunities, visit suny.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.suny.edu/suny-news/press-releases/8-26/8-12-26/sony.html
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Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students
Initiative will Connect SUNY Students with Opportunities to Contribute to Special Olympics New York Throughout the State
Builds on SUNY's Goal for Every Student to Participate in a High-Quality Internship Experience
Students Can Apply Now for the Fall Semester Here (https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/who-we-are/staff-board/career-opportunities/)
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State University of New York ... Show Full Article ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students Initiative will Connect SUNY Students with Opportunities to Contribute to Special Olympics New York Throughout the State Builds on SUNY's Goal for Every Student to Participate in a High-Quality Internship Experience Students Can Apply Now for the Fall Semester Here (https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/who-we-are/staff-board/career-opportunities/) - State University of New YorkChancellor John B. King Jr. and Special Olympics New York today announced a new partnership to help SUNY students secure paid internships to assist with projects hosted by Special Olympics New York throughout the state.
"SUNY's commitment to student success and upward mobility has led us to establish the goal of an internship or other experiential learning opportunity for every undergraduate student," said SUNY Chancellor King. "Through this partnership with Special Olympics New York, our students will have the opportunity to explore careers that interest them and gain valuable hands-on skills that prepare them for the workforce. We are proud to work with Special Olympics New York to provide our students with internship opportunities that will lead to successful futures."
The SUNY Board of Trustees said, "Through collaborations with organizations like Special Olympics New York, our students can gain important career skills while enriching their education. Thank you to Governor Hochul and the State Legislature for their continued support and investment in SUNY's internship programs, and the success of our students."
Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman said, "Special Olympics New York is proud to partner with Chancellor King and campuses across SUNY to provide students with meaningful, paid experiences that will build professional skills while making a lasting impact in their communities. Whether students will be organizing events, supporting athletes, advancing health initiatives, or promoting inclusive schools, these internships give students the opportunity to lead with purpose, gain hands-on experience, and help create a more inclusive New York. We're excited to welcome SUNY students to our team."
Through the partnership with Special Olympics New York, SUNY students will be able to contribute to projects and initiatives being implemented by the organization throughout the state. Paid internships will begin as soon as the coming fall semester in areas including:
* Polar Plunge Event Management - Interns will act as the lead student coordinator for a Mobile Polar Plunge event hosted on campus. This role offers hands-on experience in event planning, peer-to-peer fundraising, marketing, and community engagement. The intern will take ownership of organizing and executing the event, working closely with campus partners and Special Olympics NY to raise funds and awareness for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
* Unified Champion Schools- Interns will assist in the planning and implementation of Unified Champion Schools program-related activities local to their campus. Typical duties will be related to non-profit program management and could include program marketing, program administration, event leadership, data management, volunteer management, and outreach.
* Assistant Coach- Interns will work with athletes with intellectual disabilities in a sports training environment. Interns will be placed with an existing training club near campus. They will assist head coaches, athletes, and families throughout a single sports season that coincides with a college semester.
* Sports Management- Interns will be responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of program-related activities in their region. Specific duties vary, depending on the active sports season and existence of special, high-priority, projects or partnerships during the time of placement. Typical work entails a variety of tasks related to non-profit program management and could include program marketing, program administration, event leadership, data management, volunteer management, and outreach.
* Health - Interns will be responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of Special Olympics New York Health initiatives locally. Duties may include assisting with event coordination, volunteer and stakeholder communication, organization and packing of health program supplies, resource development, and electronic data entry of medical screening forms.
* Partnership Development Intern (SUNY Cortland)- Offered exclusively at SUNY Cortland, this internship is a unique opportunity to evaluate the full landscape of Special Olympics New York's engagement at SUNY Cortland and develop a model for coordinating these efforts into a more cohesive, sustainable partnership between the nonprofit and the university.
Students interested in participating in one of the paid internships can apply here: https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/who-we-are/staff-board/career-opportunities/.
Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee said, "I have long believed that an internship should not depend on a student's ability to work for free. Paid internships allow students to get a head start in the fields they love and help them stay focused throughout the college semester. Special Olympics New York serves 51,000 athletes across this state, and it does so at no cost to a single family. SUNY students will now be part of how this happens. I thank Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York for creating opportunities that serve our students and our communities at the same time."
Assemblymember Alicia L. Hyndman, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education, said, "As the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education and a disability advocate, I am proud of SUNY's partnership with the Special Olympics to provide paid internships for our students. Such an early-career opportunity with a prestigious organization ensures our scholars will have access to well-paying jobs in the future."
Special Olympics New York is one of the largest Special Olympics chapters in the country, serving over 51,000 athletes across the state with year-round sports training, athletic competitions, and health screenings. The organization also partners with over 375 schools statewide to offer Unified Sports, where students with and without disabilities compete as teammates. All programs offered by Special Olympics New York are offered at no cost to athletes, their families, or caregivers.
SUNY is committed to ensuring every student can participate in a paid internship or experiential learning opportunity to gain hands-on job preparation before they earn their degree. To support paid internship opportunities for students, SUNY has launched internship partnerships with organizations including the New York State Association of Counties, the New York State Insurance Fund, as well as an internship exchange program with the University of Puerto Rico and the conservation organization Para La Naturaleza. SUNY has also launched programs including the SUNY Educational Opportunity Career Development Internship Program, Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund, the SUNY Institute for Local News, the Veterans Enrollment and Support Internship Program, and the SUNY Climate Corps. As part of Chancellor King's 2025 State of the University agenda, SUNY also designated regional workforce coordinators across the state to assist campuses in identifying internship opportunities.
Through strong investment from Governor Hochul and the State Legislature, the SUNY Board of Trustees provides $14.5 million in annual state funding to support paid internships for students at State-operated campuses. In addition, SUNY awarded funding to 23 community colleges to expand access to stipends and wraparound services, including transportation and child care expenses, so students could complete internships. Governor Hochul's Executive Budget includes an additional $7.4 million to expand career-connected internships across the SUNY System.
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About the State University of New York
The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY's 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the country's oldest school of maritime, the state's only college of optometry, 12 Educational Opportunity Centers, over 30 ATTAIN digital literacy labs, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.7 million students across its portfolio of credit- and non-credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide are nearly $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2025, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and annually one in three New Yorkers who earn a college degree is a SUNY alum. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunities, visit suny.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.suny.edu/suny-news/press-releases/8-26/8-12-26/sony.html