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UPenn Perelman School of Medicine: CAR T Strategy Targets Most Common Form of Heart Disease
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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New CAR T strategy targets most common form of heart disease
Anti-inflammatory T cells significantly reduced arterial plaque buildup in mice.
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A pioneering preclinical study has shown that CAR T cell therapy - a personalized form of immunotherapy used in cancer treatment - could be a highly effective tool against atherosclerosis, the condition where a build-up of plaque in the arteries reduces blood flow, leading to heart attacks and strokes.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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New CAR T strategy targets most common form of heart disease
Anti-inflammatory T cells significantly reduced arterial plaque buildup in mice.
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A pioneering preclinical study has shown that CAR T cell therapy - a personalized form of immunotherapy used in cancer treatment - could be a highly effective tool against atherosclerosis, the condition where a build-up of plaque in the arteries reduces blood flow, leading to heart attacks and strokes.In tests in mice, the experimental CAR T cells blocked inflammation in arteries, preventing more than two-thirds of the plaque buildup seen in untreated controls. The research, led by scientists in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, was published today in Circulation.
"Our study shows for the first time how CAR T cell technology could be used to treat the underlying cause of the most common form of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death worldwide," said senior author Avery Posey, PhD, an assistant professor of Pharmacology. "This preclinical finding represents an important step forward for continuing to expand the impact of CAR T cell therapy to common diseases beyond cancer."
Building on anti-inflammatory research for heart disease
Atherosclerosis underlies ischemic heart disease and stroke, which together kill tens of millions globally each year. Available treatments include medications to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which causes the build-up of plaque, and lifestyle modifications to reduce the risk of disease. Although atherosclerosis is largely driven by inflammation, there are no approved treatments that specifically target atherosclerotic inflammation, and previous clinical trials of anti-inflammatory drugs have not panned out.
"The idea that therapy targeted to inflammation within the arterial wall can reduce the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is compelling" said co-author Daniel J. Rader, MD, an expert on lipids and atherosclerosis and chair of the Department of Genetics. "The use of a CAR T approach to target the proinflammatory molecule oxLDL could provide an important complementary treatment approach to reducing the high residual risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients on effective cholesterol-lowering therapy."
Researchers do not anticipate that CAR T cell therapy, should the approach prove successful in clinical trials, would replace existing treatments when they're working well for patients. Rather, it could become another tool for patients who need additional or alternative treatment options.
A CAR T to suppress, rather than ignite, the immune system
CAR T cell therapy has revolutionized treatment for blood cancers. It works by engineering a patient's own T cells in the lab and training them to recognize a marker found on cancer cells, creating an immune response that destroys the cancer.
Scientists have been exploring the potential of this powerful technology to treat other diseases, including autoimmune diseases and cardiac fibrosis, another form of heart disease. In this study, the researchers used a different type of T cell called regulatory T cells (Tregs), the subject of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Tregs dampen--rather than incite--the activity of other immune cells nearby.
The team engineered a CAR Treg that targets oxidized LDL (OxLDL), the main inflammation-stoking form of LDL cholesterol that drives plaque buildup in atherosclerosis.
"OxLDL is a pro-inflammatory molecule, and that inflammation is what starts atherosclerosis," explained lead author Robert Schwab, MD, an instructor of Hematology-Oncology. "The idea was, if we can get the immune system to see OxLDL and provoke an anti-inflammatory response, it would reduce inflammation and essentially stop the pathogenesis in its tracks."
70 percent less arterial plaque
Initial lab-dish tests with human cells confirmed that the anti-OxLDL CAR Tregs suppress inflammation in response to OxLDL, greatly reducing the buildup of the cells that are a central feature of atherosclerotic plaques. The team then engineered a mouse version of the anti-OxLDL CAR-Treg and tested it in mice that were genetically predisposed to high cholesterol and atherosclerosis.
After about twelve weeks of treatment, the treated mice's hearts and aortas showed a roughly 70 percent lower atherosclerotic plaque burden compared to control mice--indicating a clear preventive effect of the CAR-Tregs. Despite this effect, there was no disruption of general immune function in the treated mice.
The researchers and Penn have founded a spinout company, Cartio Therapeutics, to continue developing the OxLDL CAR Tregs to test the therapy in human clinical trials.
The cardio-oncology connection
Both Posey and Schwab trained under CAR T cell therapy pioneer Carl June, MD, the Richard W. Vague Professor in Immunotherapy, who led the development of the first CAR T cell therapy, approved by the FDA in 2017. Posey has continued his independent CAR T research career in Penn's Center for Cellular Immunotherapies, which is directed by June, and Schwab continued his medical training as an oncologist, completing a fellowship in the division of Hematology-Oncology at Penn earlier this year.
"Cancer, inflammation, and heart disease go hand-in-hand," Schwab said. "It's a real shame to see a patient cured of cancer die from a heart attack a year or two later."
For many patients who survive cancer, heart disease becomes their biggest health risk, in part due to known side effects of cancer treatments and in part due to the cancer itself creating an inflammatory environment where diseases like atherosclerosis can thrive.
"We're inspired by the potential that this technology developed for cancer could have to help so many people, cancer survivors included," Posey said.
The study was funded in part by the Hematology Research Training Program (T32HL007439), the American Society of Hematology Research Training Award for Fellows, and the Department of Veteran's Affairs (IK2BX004183, I01BX006247).
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Editor's note: Posey and Schwab are inventors on a patent filed by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, which covers technology described in this manuscript. They are also founders of, and equity holders in, Cartio Therapeutics, which has been formed to further develop and commercialize the technology. Penn holds equity in Cartio Therapeutics, and Penn may receive future research funding and financial consideration based on development and commercialization of certain products by Cartio Therapeutics.
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Original text here: https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/new-car-t-strategy-targets-most-common-form-of-heart-disease
Grove City College: Student Pitches Catch EPC Judges' Attention
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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Student pitches catch EPC judges' attention
Grove City College students took home $7,800 in prize money in the recent Elevator Pitch Competition (EPC) hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation (E+I).
The annual event challenges students to quickly and effectively make the case for an innovative idea for a business to potential investors. The ideas for commercial or social enterprises can be at any stage of development.
Student competitors had just two minutes to make their cases
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GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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Student pitches catch EPC judges' attention
Grove City College students took home $7,800 in prize money in the recent Elevator Pitch Competition (EPC) hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation (E+I).
The annual event challenges students to quickly and effectively make the case for an innovative idea for a business to potential investors. The ideas for commercial or social enterprises can be at any stage of development.
Student competitors had just two minutes to make their casesand convince the judges their ideas had both merit and the potential to turn a profit. That tight timeclock and the annual competition's name come from the idea that an effective entrepreneur can pitch an idea in the time it would take to ride in an elevator with a potential investor.
A record-setting 278 student teams entered the competition. Nineteen finalists were selected to face off in person on Nov. 12 in Sticht Lecture Hall on campus in front of an overflow crowd.
Thanks to a last-minute gift from an anonymous donor, commercial and social enterprise prize totals were doubled for this year's competition.
"After a record shattering number of entries to this annual competition, it is fitting that the prize pool grew to match the demand from students," said Logan Hammerschmitt '16, marketing and operations manager at E+I. "These pitches were among the best I have seen in my five years at the college, and I have heard from many trusted peers that this year's final round was the best we've ever had. Thank you to our sponsors, whose enthusiasm for this competition rivaled that of the students!"
Commercial Enterprise winners:
* 1st ($1,000) Aaron Show '28 (Computer Science and Data Science) for Venari Track --a tracking device that attaches to an arrow so hunters can responsibly track and harvest wild game and reduce waste.
* 2nd ($800) Rebekah Lockert '29 (Entrepreneurship) for a Let's Be Crafty -- a build-your-own dollhouse kit with varying levels of difficulty.
* 3rd ($600) Isabel Paul '28 (History) for AxisPack-- a company that combines the best elements of hiking and school backpacks to create a "best of both worlds" bag. Also won the $1,000 Hudson Financial Advisors Prize.
* 4th (tie, both teams won $400) Tyce Bowers '28 (Entrepreneurship) for Shroudly -- a convenient, efficient dust-capturing system for construction or home improvement. Anna Kasianides '29 (English & Communications) for The Common Thread -- a marketplace that fosters community and family values and offers goods and services that focus on healthy, organic, and chemical-free products.
Social Enterprise winners:
* 1st ($1,000) Jessica Pratt '27 (Communications and Design & Innovation) for Adapted Adventures -- a nonprofit video concierge service for individuals with special needs or physical limitations.
* 2nd ($800) Adam Wampler '29 (Entrepreneurship) for Awkward Pause -- a mobile game elevating your communication skills to the next level. Also won $100 Fan Favorite Prize.
* 3rd (tie, both teams won $600) Claire Brandenburg '29 (Marketing) for Clean That Bookshelf -- an app that reviews the explicit content level of books and identifies sections where that content appears for readers who want to avoid it. Sarah Karns '27 (Entrepreneurship) and Julia Drake '27 (International Business) for The Diakoneo Project-- connecting churches with the needs of their external communities. The Diakoneo Project also won the $500 Social Impact Prize.
This year's EPC judges included: Don Tharp, founder and president, Hudson Financial Advisors, Inc.; Mitch McFeely, vice president and business development officer, NexTier Bank; Elisabeth O'Brien '16, director of product, IHG Hotels & Resorts; Mark Pentz '81, president, the Calvin Group; and Mike Pentz '06, vice president, the Calvin Group.
Contest sponsors included Hudson Financial Advisors, Inc., NexTier Bank, the Calvin Group, and the Grove City Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OH).
The 114 volunteer reviewers in the first round of the competition were: Jon Althausen '11, David Andrews '86, Zoe Asher '14, Francis Baldwin, George Barr '15, Randy Beck '85, David Bennett '82, Chris Borders '07, Chris Botting '83, Scott Brainard '76, Abigail Brothers '21, Jeffry Brown, Elizabeth Cassillo '21, Chadwyck Cobb '14, Hannah Collier '18, Tim Coneby '20, Brian Coy, Donald Crane, Craig Creaturo '92, Dan Creston '81, Jeff Curran '85, Brad Dearborn '78, Steve DeCaspers '98, Benjamin Demers '19, Rachael Devore, Maverick Dickson '20, Lisa DiFalco '18, Andrew Ellison, Ruth Entwistle '07, David Felts '05, Sondra Fisher '82, Kim Ford '72, Collin Foster '12, Laura Fryan '11, Mareah Garver '13, Michelle Gerwick, Curt Given '84, Brian Gongaware '92, Scott Gordon, Gwen Graybill '96, Glenn Grossman, Michael Hemmerlin '97, Darcie Herron '93, Justine Horst '18, Eric Howard '04, Jim Howe '68, William Howell '81, Edward Huttenhower '76, Melissa Jacobs '92, Jennifer Johnson '98, Bob Keller '73, Aaron Klein '99, Sudha Krishnasamy, Jim Kromka, Lokesh Kumar, Lou LaMarca, Liz LaMarca, Beth Lepore '96, Jeff Lininger '87, Evan Lowe '89, Adam Lowe '18, Brendan Marasco, Kim Marks, Beth Marraccini '96, Wendy Marshall '81, Paul Marshall '78, Scott McDowell '87, Winifred McGee '77, Alan Mesches '71, Patrick Millar, Ronald Miller '75, Trey Miller '95, Benjamin Moyer '01, Holly Muchnok '95, Falco Muscante '20, Curt Newill '67, Tyler Nichols '11, Elisabeth OBrien '16, Daniel Padden '77, Lou Palumbo, Hardik Panchal, Robin Parsons, Amy Petro, Warren Poschman '98, Keith Reagan '06, Tiffany Rice '18, Steven Roman '96, Daniel Rossi-Keen '99, Pamela Rossi-Keen '99, Charles (Bob) Scott '72, Amy Sepp '95, Alissa Sgro '96, Barbara Shultz '95, Neil Skoriak, Stephanie Slezak, Thomas Smith '62, Keith Stover '95, Jill Sweet '85, Ron Templeton '12, Jack Thomas '89, Ann Thomas '93, Dan Thompson '12, Sheila Weatherly '03, Carlee Webb '99, Steve Wickman, Jim Will '98, Colin Williams '97, Angela Williamson '93, Lesley Winfield '92, Sarah Winkler '08, Luca Wrabetz, Bethany Yusiewicz '13, Rena Zhang, and Allison Ziegler '17.
For more information about the Elevator Pitch Competition, including the recording of this year's event, visit gccentrepreneurship.com/elevator-pitch-competition/
For more about The Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation, visit gccentrepreneurship.com.
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Original text here: https://www.gcc.edu/Home/News-Archive/News-Article/student-pitches-catch-epc-judges-attention
FAU More Than Doubles Investment in Israel Bonds
BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 22 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU More Than Doubles Investment in Israel Bonds
By Joshua Glanzer
Florida Atlantic University will more than double its investment in Israeli government-backed bonds, with the purchase of an additional $5 million for its investment funds. This latest asset makes Florida Atlantic the university with the largest Israel Bonds holdings in the world - a total investment of $8.2 million, up from $3.2 million held by the FAU Foundation.
This purchase
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BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 22 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU More Than Doubles Investment in Israel Bonds
By Joshua Glanzer
Florida Atlantic University will more than double its investment in Israeli government-backed bonds, with the purchase of an additional $5 million for its investment funds. This latest asset makes Florida Atlantic the university with the largest Israel Bonds holdings in the world - a total investment of $8.2 million, up from $3.2 million held by the FAU Foundation.
This purchasemirrors recent moves by the state of Florida and Palm Beach County, the world's largest local government investor in Israel Bonds. Revenue from these bonds will support the strategic goals of the university.
"This is a sound financial decision -- but equally important, it is a statement of solidarity that reflects our vision for the future," said Florida Atlantic President Adam Hasner. "As a leading university and a member of the South Florida community, we cannot ignore what is happening to Jewish students across the country, and we are proud of the steps we are taking to become the safest and most welcoming university for Jewish life in America."
Hasner recently announced the bond purchase as a special guest at the Israel Bonds Unity for Israel Reception, where representatives of 14 local synagogues joined together with Israel Bonds Palm Beach to celebrate FAU's increased investment.
"For over 35 years, I've had the privilege of representing Israel Bonds in working with Florida Atlantic University," said Mark Ruben, Palm Beach executive director of Israel Bonds. "Together with our local Jewish community, we've raised millions in Israel Bonds, purchased and donated to the university in support of the establishment of Holocaust and Judaic Studies Chairs. Under President Adam Hasner's leadership, we've deepened this partnership even further, making FAU the largest holder of Israel Bonds of any university in the world."
The practice of universities investing in Israel Bonds is specifically authorized by Florida law. The $5 million increase follows a long history of investment in Israeli government-backed bonds through the FAU Foundation, which began with its original ongoing commitment of $3.2 million.
"The FAU Foundation's longstanding investment in Israel Bonds has generated secure and reliable revenue to support the university for many years," said David Kian, interim chief executive officer, Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc. "The bonds have proven to be an important and durable component of our diversified portfolio."
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Original text here: https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/2025bondspurchase.php
Experiential opportunities await OSU students following bar renovations at the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Experiential opportunities await OSU students following bar renovations at the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education
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Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu
Thanks to a generous donation from Mike and Lisa Rogers, the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education at Oklahoma State University received a substantial upgrade to its bar that will keep students in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the forefront
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STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Experiential opportunities await OSU students following bar renovations at the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education
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Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu
Thanks to a generous donation from Mike and Lisa Rogers, the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education at Oklahoma State University received a substantial upgrade to its bar that will keep students in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the forefrontof experiential education opportunities.
The upgrades include a new marble bar top, new equipment and beer taps from Stillwater-based breweries Iron Monk and Stonecloud Brewing Co. Also included in the Rogers' donation were new chef uniforms for the HTM lab students.
"This renovation transforms our educational environment," said Ashley Peterson, interim director of the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education. "It allows us to take everything students learn in the classroom and bring it to life through hands-on, professional experiences that truly mirror the real industry.
"We are proud to partner with Trenton Inselman from Iron Monk and Matt Sullins from Stonecloud to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world. It's a meaningful way for us to support local businesses while giving students authentic, relevant education and opening the door for future collaborations and experiential learning that strengthens our industry relationships."
Since 2019, the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education has been a part of the Spears School of Business, and it seeks to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the culture, history, production, consumption and societal impact of beverages. The center explores trends and challenges in the beverage world while providing students with an integrated, collaborative and interdisciplinary curriculum.
Founded in 1937, the OSU School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in Spears Business has evolved into a business-focused academic program that educates students and conducts research for the food and beverage, lodging, event planning, and tourism management industries. According to ShanghaiRanking.com, the program currently ranks OSU No. 8 in the U.S. and No. 22 in the world among hospitality and tourism management programs.
Photo Gallery Students, faculty and staff of the Spears School of Business helped celebrate the generosity of MIke and Lisa Rogers.
Ashley Peterson Lisa Slevitch Mike and Lisa Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Spears School of Business The Code Calls Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education
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Original text here: https://news.okstate.edu/articles/business/2025/htm_wayne_hirst_bar_upgrades.html
Engineering Researcher Appointed New Director of RIT's NanoPower Research Laboratory
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 22 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Engineering researcher appointed new director of RIT's NanoPower Research Laboratory
Alumnus Stephen Polly begins role leading development of materials and devices for power generation
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Engineering researcher Stephen Polly '09 (microelectronic engineering), '15 Ph.D. (microsystems) was recently appointed director of the RIT NanoPower Research Laboratory (NPRL) and will lead one of the university's major research groups.
He takes on the new role as former director Seth Hubbard, professor
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ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 22 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Engineering researcher appointed new director of RIT's NanoPower Research Laboratory
Alumnus Stephen Polly begins role leading development of materials and devices for power generation
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Engineering researcher Stephen Polly '09 (microelectronic engineering), '15 Ph.D. (microsystems) was recently appointed director of the RIT NanoPower Research Laboratory (NPRL) and will lead one of the university's major research groups.
He takes on the new role as former director Seth Hubbard, professorand researcher, begins his role as head of the School of Physics and Astronomy in RIT's College of Science.
A researcher, engineer, and alumnus, Polly will lead a multidisciplinary team of faculty and student researchers from the College of Science and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
Research is focused on the development of new materials and devices for power generation and storage as well as novel materials for photonic and optoelectronic applications, and Polly brings expertise in the area of photovoltaics. His contributions in the optoelectrical materials led to advances in high-resolution x-ray diffraction and light-emitting diodes, or LEDs.
"As the need for alternative energy and power sources grows, the researchers in the NanoPower lab have met these challenges," said Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for Research and associate provost. "Stephen's background and expertise in energy advances and his ability to collaborate with industry partners, peer researchers, and our students make him an ideal leader for the next phase of growth in the NanoPower Lab."
Polly served as manager of operations for the university's Semiconductor Nanofabrication Lab and directed the RIT III-V EPI Center, a key resource in crystal materials growth required for use in photovoltaics and energy harvesting. Much of his work has been funded through a grant from NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program.
NPRL researchers have impacted areas from space photovoltaics, III-V epitaxial growth, carbon nanotube synthesis, thin film photovoltaics, lithium-ion batteries, and flexible optoelectronics. Since it began, the group collectively has acquired nearly $28 million in funding from organizations such as the National Science Foundation, NASA, and various Defense Department Research Laboratories.
Made up of six distinct lab locations in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering and the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, researchers have available to them new analytical and optoelectronic testing equipment, glovebox system repairs, and modernization of computing and safety infrastructure.
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Original text here: https://www.rit.edu/news/engineering-researcher-appointed-new-director-rits-nanopower-research-laboratory
Binghamton University: Bridging the Gap in Broome County Classrooms
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Bridging the gap in Broome County classrooms
Binghamton University's SubIN program pairs undergraduates with local schools to ease substitute shortages and give students real teaching experience.
By Eliza Kacic
In classrooms across Broome County, Binghamton University students are finding out what teaching really looks like when theory meets practice by stepping in when schools need them most. Each day, dozens of K-12 classrooms are left without substitutes, a shortage that leaves districts competing for
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BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Bridging the gap in Broome County classrooms
Binghamton University's SubIN program pairs undergraduates with local schools to ease substitute shortages and give students real teaching experience.
By Eliza Kacic
In classrooms across Broome County, Binghamton University students are finding out what teaching really looks like when theory meets practice by stepping in when schools need them most. Each day, dozens of K-12 classrooms are left without substitutes, a shortage that leaves districts competing forlimited support. There are about 75 substitute-teacher openings each day in the region -- a gap the SubIN program helps to fill by expanding the available pool and meeting unmet needs.
SubIN is a collaboration between the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) and the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership that connects undergraduate students with local school districts. The program gives students the opportunity to step into classrooms as both learners and leaders gaining experience, earning pay and helping meet a critical need within the community.
For Sara Hall, senior assistant director at the CCE, the four-credit internship program's design makes sense on every level.
"It meets a critical need while giving students professional, paid experience," she said. "Students are already paying tuition for credits, and districts have budgeted for substitutes, so it's a program that supports everyone involved." Districts even receive state aid for the cost of substitutes, making SubIN a model of how collaboration can meet community needs without added strain.
Each week, SubIN participants spend two full days in a local school. On one of those days, they work as classroom assistants alongside a mentor teacher, helping lead activities, observing teaching strategies and supporting daily lessons. On alternate days, they take the lead as paid substitute teachers, responsible for managing a classroom and guiding students through the day's plans. This combination of guided learning and independent responsibility gives students the rare chance to apply what they have learned in their college courses to real classrooms. They not only strengthen practical skills like organization, communication and time management but also begin to understand the nuances of classroom culture and the impact a teacher can have.
While the experience is hands-on, students are not navigating it alone. Each placement is supported by both the partner school and the University. Graduate assistants and CCE staff check in regularly, and mentor teachers provide ongoing feedback and encouragement. This structure ensures that students feel supported as they grow more confident in the classroom, and it gives schools the reassurance that they are receiving qualified, motivated substitutes.
Eligibility for the program is based on readiness and prior experience. Students must have completed at least sixty credits toward their degree and should have some background working with youth whether through volunteering with the CCE's Youth Initiative, tutoring or similar experiences in educational settings. The application process includes a resume, three references and an interview to ensure that students are placed in schools and grade levels that fit their interests and comfort level. Some prefer early elementary grades, while others are more drawn to middle or high school classrooms. Careful matching helps make each placement successful for both the student and the district.
For many participants, SubIN offers a sense of discovery. Students work with different subjects and age groups, often realizing where their interests and strengths align. Andrea Decker, assistant dean of CCPA, explained that this flexibility is intentional.
"They aren't just filling in for the day," she said. "They're learning what it feels like to lead a class, to build relationships with students and to adapt when things don't go as planned. It's a supported way to find out if teaching is the right fit."
The program began in 2022 with only a few students and one participating district, but has since expanded to include 14 students placed across multiple schools in Binghamton, Chenango Valley, Windsor and Susquehanna Valley school districts. This growth reflects the success of the partnership as much as the demand for it. Districts receive dependable coverage for their classrooms and students gain both experience and professional connections that extend beyond graduation. Many go on to substitute after the internship ends or pursue graduate study in education, building a stronger regional pipeline of future teachers.
For Alec Guglielmo, who is pursuing a master's degree in childhood, early childhood and special education, the SubIN program provided the kind of real-world experience he was looking for. The blend of mentorship and independence helped Guglielmo develop a range of skills, from collaboration and time management to classroom leadership. Guglielmo also discovered how much adaptability the role requires, learning to follow a set schedule while staying flexible enough to meet students' needs throughout the day.
"At first, managing a whole group of students was overwhelming, but with more experience and support from my mentor teacher, I became much more confident," he said.
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Original text here: https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5925/bridging-the-gap-in-broome-county-classrooms
2024-2025 President's Annual Report Makes Waves as Hampton University Powers Into a New Era of Research 2 Excellence
HAMPTON, Virginia, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- Hampton University issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2025:
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2024-2025 President's Annual Report Makes Waves as Hampton University Powers Into a New Era of Research 2 Excellence
Hampton University today released the 2024-2025 President's Annual Report, a comprehensive account of a breakthrough year defined by research acceleration, academic strength, and expanding institutional impact. The publication captures a pivotal moment in Hampton's trajectory as the University cements its position as one of the nation's most dynamic emerging research institutions.
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HAMPTON, Virginia, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- Hampton University issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2025:
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2024-2025 President's Annual Report Makes Waves as Hampton University Powers Into a New Era of Research 2 Excellence
Hampton University today released the 2024-2025 President's Annual Report, a comprehensive account of a breakthrough year defined by research acceleration, academic strength, and expanding institutional impact. The publication captures a pivotal moment in Hampton's trajectory as the University cements its position as one of the nation's most dynamic emerging research institutions.
Under the leadership of President Darrell K. Williams, Hampton continues advancing its 10-year strategic plan, Elevating Hampton Excellence, delivering measurable progress in research productivity, enrollment growth, faculty development, and philanthropic investment.
Highlights from the 2024-2025 Annual Report
* Hampton University's ascent to Carnegie R2 research status, reflecting significant gains in research output, faculty-led discovery, and external funding.
* A $530 million annual economic impact, proving Hampton's role as a major economic engine for Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth.
* Continued increases in student success indicators, including a steady and strategic rise in retention and graduation rates, driven by strengthened academic support, high-impact learning practices, and a redefined framework for belonging.
* Expanding research portfolios across fusion energy, atmospheric and biological sciences, hypernuclear physics, molecular ecology, and additional disciplines where Hampton scholars are advancing national and global understanding.
* Rising institutional rankings and recognitions, affirming Hampton's momentum and national impact.
* Sustained contributions as a cultural and economic anchor for Virginia's coastal region.
"Each page of this year's annual report showcased how our historic institution made waves in research, innovation, and record growth and achievement," said President Williams.
"We're not simply acknowledging what we've done; we're advancing toward what's ahead with purpose and resolve. Our legacy anchors us, but our vision is firmly set on the horizon."
The digital edition of the 2024-2025 President's Annual Report is available here. The University invites faculty, staff, students, alumni, families, and partners to explore the data, discoveries, and strategic priorities shaping Hampton's next chapter.
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ABOUT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
Hampton University is a prestigious Carnegie R2-designated research institution, nationally acclaimed for pioneering work in atmospheric science, cancer treatment, and cybersecurity. With an annual economic impact of $530 million across the region and the Commonwealth of Virginia, Hampton stands as a powerful engine of innovation, workforce development, and inclusive economic growth.
Consistently recognized for academic excellence and transformative outcomes, Hampton was recently named one of the "Best Colleges in America" by Money Magazine and honored as the "Best Private College" by Coastal Virginia Magazine.
Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a proud, close-knit community of scholars, representing 44 states and 32 territories. With a legacy rooted in empowerment and education, the university is committed to nurturing intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and global citizenship -- preparing students to lead with purpose and integrity in an ever-changing world. Learn more at: www.hamptonu.edu
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2024-2025 President's Annual Report: https://issuu.com/hampton_university/docs/2024-25_hampton_university_annual_report?fr=sNjEzNjg0MDQwMTU
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Original text here: https://home.hamptonu.edu/blog/2025/11/21/2024-2025-presidents-annual-report-makes-waves-as-hampton-university-powers-into-a-new-era-of-research-2-excellence/
