Education (Colleges & Universities)
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Upstate's Joslin Diabetes Center Celebrates 30 Years of Transforming Diabetes Care and Research
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 14 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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Upstate's Joslin Diabetes Center celebrates 30 years of transforming diabetes care and research
The Joslin Diabetes Center at Upstate Medical University is marking a major milestone this month -- its 30th anniversary -- celebrating three decades of advancing diabetes care, research, and education across Central New York.
Established in 1995, the Center was founded through the leadership of Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD, whose determination and collaboration with The Upstate
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SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 14 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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Upstate's Joslin Diabetes Center celebrates 30 years of transforming diabetes care and research
The Joslin Diabetes Center at Upstate Medical University is marking a major milestone this month -- its 30th anniversary -- celebrating three decades of advancing diabetes care, research, and education across Central New York.
Established in 1995, the Center was founded through the leadership of Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD, whose determination and collaboration with The UpstateFoundation helped secure the initial funding to bring the project to life. Key partners in this effort included then-Upstate President Dr. Gregory Eastwood, MD, campaign chairs and donors David and Jean Tye, and many other generous supporters.
Over the past three decades, Joslin at Upstate has grown into a nationally recognized leader in diabetes research and clinical care. It remains the only comprehensive diabetes center in Central New York, serving patients from more than 40 counties. The center's dedicated team -- comprising 43 adult and pediatric specialists, including physicians, advanced practice providers, and diabetes care and education experts -- continues to improve the lives of thousands living with diabetes.
Under Weinstock's leadership, the center has made significant contributions to diabetes science, with faculty and staff authoring or co-authoring more than 580 research publications since its inception. Today, Joslin at Upstate continues to pioneer advancements in diabetes treatment through ongoing clinical research and innovative new initiatives.
Joslin was one of only four such centers in the U.S. to participate in a clinical trial that found automated insulin delivery systems, especially hybrid closed-loop technologies, can reduce the risk of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in older adults with type 1 diabetes. The federally funded study was published jn the New England Journal of Medicine in December 2024.
Among its latest efforts is the development of a new institute dedicated to stem cell-derived islet regeneration, a cutting-edge research initiative aimed at growing insulin-producing islets from a patient's own stem cells. The goal: to reduce or even eliminate the need for insulin injections among people with diabetes.
Joslin officials say the center's enduring success is a testament to the collaboration and support of the Upstate Foundation, and the Upstate leadership team and the local community.
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Original text here: https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2025/2025-11-13-joslin.php
University of Nottingham: Funding Award for Outstanding PhD Scholars Recognizes the Value of Humanities Research in Enriching Society
BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 14 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release:
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New funding award for outstanding PhD scholars recognises the value of humanities research in enriching society
Three outstanding doctoral scholars are beginning their studies at the University of Nottingham thanks to the generous support of the Wolfson Foundation. The PhD students have been awarded scholarships as part of the Foundation's long-standing commitment to support research in the humanities, recognising its role in enriching many aspects of UK society and its cultural life.
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BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 14 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release:
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New funding award for outstanding PhD scholars recognises the value of humanities research in enriching society
Three outstanding doctoral scholars are beginning their studies at the University of Nottingham thanks to the generous support of the Wolfson Foundation. The PhD students have been awarded scholarships as part of the Foundation's long-standing commitment to support research in the humanities, recognising its role in enriching many aspects of UK society and its cultural life.
Nottinghamis one of only six UK universities currently awarded Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities. These cover the disciplines of history, literature and languages and fund doctoral students with the greatest potential to make an impact on their chosen field and become academic leaders.
Nottingham's 2025-6 intake of Wolfson Scholars are:
* Abigail Costello (Department of Classics and Archaeology), whose PhD research focuses on the roles of non-royal female citizens in ancient Sparta.
* Christopher Le (School of English), whose project explores evolving perceptions of 'the addict' in British literature and their connections to changing socio-political and legislative contexts.
* Julie Beuschel Mikkelsen (Department of History), whose work centres on the experiences of Russian Jewish refugees in Copenhagen from 1905-43.
Professor Jeremy Gregory, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Arts, said: "This new award for Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities continues the enduring and valuable relationship between the Foundation and the University of Nottingham, which for many decades has funded not only our research in the humanities but also supported advances in science, medicine and engineering, delivering lasting impacts on society.
"In recognition of our partnership and shared passion for innovation and advancing knowledge, the Foundation was inducted into the university's College of Benefactors in 2007, which acknowledges the transformational contributions our most generous donors have made to the development of the institution."
The Wolfson Foundation's long-standing national funding programme for doctoral scholarships recognises the value of humanities research to society. Its scholarships offer outstanding researchers their PhD fees plus an allowance for maintenance, research, travel and training costs incurred during their studies. More than pound sterling28.5m has been committed through the programme to date, supporting more than 400 students at 12 universities across the UK.
Abigail, Christopher and Julie join Nottingham's existing cohort of four Wolfson Scholars, who began their studies in October 2024. Their arrival follows the Wolfson Foundation's confirmation that it will fund a further round of three new scholarships here at Nottingham for entry in the academic year 2026-7.
Professor Lynda Pratt, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange in the Faculty of Arts, said: "The Faculty of Arts is delighted to host both our new Wolfson Scholars and our returning 2024-5 cohort. The exciting and ground-breaking work conducted by our Wolfson awardees evidences the vitality and strength of humanities research, and its capacity to contribute to, inform and shape our wider society. By fostering a pipeline of outstanding new researchers in history, literature and languages, the Wolfson Foundation is providing crucial support for the future well-being of the humanities."
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"The Wolfson Foundation offers me and my fellow researchers incredible opportunities to study important topics in the humanities. In this unprecedented time for research, the scholarship's promotion of equal and fair opportunities has never been more important."
- Joshua Selley, second-year Wolfson Postgraduate Scholar, Department of History
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"My research involves complex archival work related to eighteenth-century abolitionism in Britain and North America. Therefore, the opportunities afforded by the Wolfson Foundation to travel and research freely at the British Library and the National Archives in London, Nottingham Archives, the Schomburg Centre, the New York Public Library and the Boston Public Library are invaluable. Had it not been for the Foundation's generous support, I would not be able to pursue either my research or a career in academia. The Foundation's commitment to advancing humanities research will bring long-lasting benefits for me and so many other people."
Paul Ramsbottom, chief executive of the Wolfson Foundation, said: "We are delighted to support a new cohort of Wolfson Scholars at the University of Nottingham, one of our six partner universities for the Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities programme. The programme is intended to support outstanding students with their research, but also to make a statement: high-quality research in the humanities is of critical importance to society."
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Original text here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/wolfson-foundation-scholarships
University of California-Davis: How Climate Change Brings Wildlife to the Yard
DAVIS, California, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news:
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How Climate Change Brings Wildlife to the Yard
Pumas, Bobcats and Bears, Oh My: People Clash More with Wildlife in Drought Years
By Alison Hewitt
As climate change increases the frequency of droughts, UCLA and UC Davis researchers found one overlooked side effect: People report more conflicts with wildlife during drought, when resources are scarce.
For every inch that annual rainfall decreases, scientists found a 2% to 3% increase in reported clashes with a variety of carnivores during
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DAVIS, California, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news:
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How Climate Change Brings Wildlife to the Yard
Pumas, Bobcats and Bears, Oh My: People Clash More with Wildlife in Drought Years
By Alison Hewitt
As climate change increases the frequency of droughts, UCLA and UC Davis researchers found one overlooked side effect: People report more conflicts with wildlife during drought, when resources are scarce.
For every inch that annual rainfall decreases, scientists found a 2% to 3% increase in reported clashes with a variety of carnivores duringdrought years, according to a paper published today, Nov. 12, in the journal Science Advances.
The researchers pored through seven years of data from the Wildlife Incident Reporting database, run by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The results are likely broadly applicable outside of California, said lead author Kendall Calhoun, a postdoctoral researcher and conservation ecologist affiliated with both UCLA and UC Davis.
"Climate change will increase human-wildlife interactions, and as droughts and wildfires become more extreme, we have to plan ways to coexist with wildlife," said Calhoun, a member of Justine Smith's lab at UC Davis and of UCLA's Tingley lab on ecology and conservation. "Animals coming into human spaces are generally framed as wildlife trying to take resources from humans, but it's often because we've taken the resources away from the wild areas."
Wildlife interactions don't increase with all animals during droughts, but four animals stood out in the data. Across all ranges of precipitation, for every 1-inch decrease in annual rainfall, the researchers found reported conflicts increased:
* 2.1% for mountain lions
* 2.2% for coyotes
* 2.6% for black bears
* 3% for bobcats
What counts as 'conflict'
But what counts as a conflict?
"That's the big question, and it often depends on the person reporting it," Calhoun said. "If you have birds in an agricultural area, they could provide ecosystem services like eating harmful insects, or they could be raiding the crops. One person might have sympathy for wildlife grazing from their tomato garden, while another person might call it property damage."
Actual attacks on people are exceedingly rare and not included in the same database, Calhoun explained. In the study, the researchers analyzed reports to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife highlighting property damage and "nuisances," rather than reports categorized as lower-level "concerns" or "sightings."
Climate-resilient landscapes for wildlife
So are there more coyotes moving through urban areas during droughts? It's hard to say, Calhoun said.
"It's unclear whether the number of reports increases because there are subjectively more conflicts, or because people perceive wildlife more negatively when their own resources are more stressed," he said. "Regardless, it's clear that climate change will mean more conflict between humans and animals if we don't create more climate-resilient landscapes for wildlife."
Studies have shown the benefits of creating such safe zones and other refuges for wildlife. Calhoun anticipates that the resources in those areas could dissuade animals from venturing into more human-dominated spaces.
"Now that we know how droughts make wildlife interactions worse, why couldn't we make them better?" he said. "Mitigating how much water we take out of natural landscapes could mitigate conflict."
There are few comprehensive databases collecting community-reported wildlife incidents, making the CDFW database used for the study a rare and valuable resource, Calhoun noted, without which his research could not succeed. It's an important example of community-driven science, Calhoun said.
Calhoun's research expertise focuses on megafires, and how climate-change driven fire trends influence animal habitats. Animals can often flee the fire itself, but to find food, water and shelter, they have to move into areas protected from the flames - and that often means into human-inhabited areas, Calhoun said.
"I look at ways to improve human-wildlife interactions, and climate change is going to make that path more difficult," Calhoun said. "But if we can make it worse, then we can make it better. People just need to be invested in their local environment to make conservation work."
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Original text here: https://www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news/how-climate-change-brings-wildlife-yard
Trevecca Dedicates the New Winkler Center for Career Development and Connections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Trevecca Dedicates the New Winkler Center for Career Development and Connections
Trevecca officially dedicated the Winkler Center for Career Development and Connections on Friday, November 7, in Waggoner Library. The new space, completed this fall, enhances the University's efforts to prepare students for meaningful careers through personal guidance, practical skills and real-world connections.
President Dan Boone welcomed guests and expressed gratitude to donors Paul and Debbie Winkler,
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Trevecca Dedicates the New Winkler Center for Career Development and Connections
Trevecca officially dedicated the Winkler Center for Career Development and Connections on Friday, November 7, in Waggoner Library. The new space, completed this fall, enhances the University's efforts to prepare students for meaningful careers through personal guidance, practical skills and real-world connections.
President Dan Boone welcomed guests and expressed gratitude to donors Paul and Debbie Winkler,whose support made the new center possible. Director Becky Farley shared an overview of the center's mission, emphasizing its focus on building students' confidence, competence and connections as they explore career paths, prepare resumes, practice interviewing, network with employers and connect with alumni.
Students, alumni and community partners are already engaging the center for coaching appointments, workshops, classroom presentations and employer partnerships. "The number one reason students go to college is to get a job or a better job," Farley said. "We're here to support that journey from day one."
During the ceremony, graduate assistant Kachi Dimobi, who recently began Trevecca's MBA program with a data analytics emphasis, offered a student perspective on how the center has supported career development. Jessica Dykes, vice president and dean of student development, led a prayer of dedication. A ribbon cutting followed, and then guests had the opportunity to tour the center, which includes student collaboration and study spaces.
The dedication marked an important moment in Trevecca's continued commitment to career readiness and student success. The Winkler Center is designed to serve as a central hub where students can prepare professionally, access resources, meet with career coaches and build connections that carry beyond graduation.
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Original text here: https://blog.trevecca.edu/news/trevecca-dedicates-the-new-winkler-center-for-career-development-and-connections
Loughborough University: Partnership to Look at Microneedle Technologies for Rapid Wound Infection Detection and Treatment
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Nov. 14 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release:
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New partnership to look at microneedle technologies for rapid wound infection detection and treatment
Loughborough University and Egypt's National Research Centre (NRC) have begun a joint networking project to accelerate the use of microneedle technologies for rapid wound pathogen detection and treatment, bringing together clinicians, scientists, engineers and industries from both countries.
The new partnership seeks to identify technologies capable of monitoring and treating wound infections
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LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Nov. 14 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release:
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New partnership to look at microneedle technologies for rapid wound infection detection and treatment
Loughborough University and Egypt's National Research Centre (NRC) have begun a joint networking project to accelerate the use of microneedle technologies for rapid wound pathogen detection and treatment, bringing together clinicians, scientists, engineers and industries from both countries.
The new partnership seeks to identify technologies capable of monitoring and treating wound infectionsat the same time.
The collaboration is funded through the Academy of Medical Sciences' international Networking Grants. This one-year initiative, entitled 'Establishing a roadmap for the advancement of wound pathogen detection and treatment through the utilisation of microneedle technology,' is co-led by Dr Diganta B. Das (Loughborough University) and Professor Mostafa Mabrouk (NRC, Egypt).
Dr Diganta B. Das, the UK Lead Investigator and Reader in Porous Media at Loughborough University, said of the new partnership: "This network is about solving a pressing clinical problem in low and middle-income countries in response to the UN's Sustainable Development Goal, which aims to identify and treat wound infections quickly.
"By pooling Loughborough's strengths in transport phenomena and device design with NRC's biomaterials and preclinical expertise, we aim to build the roadmaps, protocols and partnerships that turn promising microneedle concepts into real-world clinical impact."
Professor Mostafa Mabrouk, Overseas Lead Investigator, added: "Our track record with Loughborough, spanning an edited book and more than a dozen joint papers, gives this new network a strong foundation to move rapidly from ideas to prototypes and trials."
This activity builds on past joint work between Loughborough and NRC, including:
* Daniel Turnberg Travel Fellowships (2019) "Bio-plotting of nano-particulates for managing critical bone defects", which brought Professor Mabrouk to Loughborough for a three-month fellowship. Professor Mabrouk is Loughborough University's sole recipient of a Daniel Turnberg award to date.
* NRC-funded biomaterials programmes (2019-2022): (a) Formulation of chitosan/nano-Ag/nano-ZnO hydrogel for improved wound healing (PI: Dr Mona Moanees), (b) Nerve tissue engineering through 3D porous scaffolds, hydrogel-enriched chitosan containing nanomaterials (PI: Professor Hanan Beherei).
The Loughborough-NRC project forms part of the Academy of Medical Sciences' 2025 international programme, connecting UK researchers with partners in over 30 countries through the Networking Grants and Network Strengthening Grants schemes. These schemes are designed to catalyse new cross-border collaborations tackling urgent health priorities.
Over the next 12 months, the network will convene thematic workshops at Loughborough and the NRC in Egypt, focusing on microneedle design, biosensing, antimicrobial drug delivery, manufacturing scale-up, preclinical models and clinical pathways.
They also hope to co-develop roadmaps for rapid wound pathogen detection and localised treatment via microneedle technologies, aligned with regulatory and translational needs.
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Original text here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/press-releases/2025/november/nrc-partnership/
Fordham Law School: First-Generation Associate Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis Shares Her Journey to the Bench - "No Matter What Work You Do, Work Hard"
BRONX, New York, Nov. 14 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
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First-Generation Associate Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis Shares Her Journey to the Bench: "No Matter What Work You Do, Work Hard"
By Anna Currell
Associate Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis, the daughter of Haitian immigrants and first generation college graduate as well as the first Black woman to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court, told the Fordham Law community that she attributes her success to a combination of relentless work ethic and seizing opportunities--even when they seemed daunting.
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BRONX, New York, Nov. 14 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
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First-Generation Associate Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis Shares Her Journey to the Bench: "No Matter What Work You Do, Work Hard"
By Anna Currell
Associate Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis, the daughter of Haitian immigrants and first generation college graduate as well as the first Black woman to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court, told the Fordham Law community that she attributes her success to a combination of relentless work ethic and seizing opportunities--even when they seemed daunting.
"Themost important piece of information that I tell law students is to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way," said Pierre-Louis. "There's always a million reasons not to ... but take advantage of these opportunities."
In late October, Pierre-Louis visited Fordham Law as the Center for Judicial Events and Clerkships' 2025 First to the Bench Jurist and spoke with the Law School community at a fireside chat moderated by Suzanne M. Endrizzi '96, CJEC assistant dean. The CJEC launched the First to the Bench initiative in 2020. Each academic year, the CJEC welcomes a prominent member of the judiciary to the Law School who is the first in their family to attend college or professional school or is an immigrant to speak about their path to the judiciary.
As the daughter of Haitian immigrants, Pierre-Louis credits her work ethic to the example her parents set. Her mother, who worked at a hospital, and her father, who drove a taxi cab, taught her the value of diligence and instilled in her the importance of education. "My parents [were]very hard workers," she said. "And that's something that I definitely learned from them, that no matter what work you do, you work hard, you do your best."
Pierre-Louis and her sister were the first in their family to attend college, and she said they did so with the strong support of her parents. As a rising junior at Rutgers University, Pierre-Louis recounted that she heard about the Seton Hall Summer Institute for Pre-Legal Studies program. Despite the short turnaround time to submit an application and accept the opportunity, she said she "made the decision to take the opportunity at the time that it was presented in hopes that it would spark something. Of course, I had no idea where it would lead me, but I'm glad I took that opportunity when it was presented." Although she was unsure of whether or not she wanted to enter the legal profession, after participating in the program, she decided to apply to law school.
Later in her career, when she was asked to become attorney-in-charge in the U.S. Attorney's office, Pierre-Louis was balancing a heavy caseload in her current role with being a mother to two young sons, she made a similar decision to seize an opportunity. When she accepted, she became the first Black woman to hold the position for both the Trenton and Camden offices.
After graduating from Rutgers Law School, Pierre-Louis clerked for New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice John E. Wallace Jr.---whose seat she now occupies. She was appointed to the New Jersey Supreme Court on September 1, 2020.
In addition to her criminal law positions, Pierre-Louis worked in the private sector as an associate and later a partner at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads.
Early in her career, Pierre-Louis learned from her mentors that finding balance is key to success, "You're not going to remember what case it was that you were working on when you missed your son scoring a goal or scoring the game winning shot, but you will remember missing that."
Prior to the fireside chat, the CJEC partnered with the Fordham First Generation Students organization to host a small, informal discussion with Justice Pierre-Louis. Immediately after the fireside chat, the attendees joined Justice Pierre-Louis for a reception hosted in her honor.
"As a first-generation law student, I was moved and inspired by Justice Pierre-Louis, who shared with us not only her incredible accomplishments, but also her incredible humanity," said 3L student Christina Lopez.
"The First to the Bench event encapsulates everything that makes Fordham Law special--its sense of community--bringing together our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Justice Pierre-Louis's infectious enthusiasm for the law, combined with her warmth and generosity of spirit, set a truly special tone for the evening," said Endrizzi.
To learn more about the First to the Bench initiative and for a listing of past First to the Bench Jurists please visit the CJEC's First to the Bench webpage (https://www.fordham.edu/school-of-law/centers-and-institutes/center-for-judicial-events--clerkships/first-to-the-bench/?_ga=2.52563880.1483319722.1763028546-1595975701.1761210466#:~:text=Each%20academic%20year%2C%20the%20CJEC%20welcomes%20a%20prominent,bench%20to%20our%20self-identified%20first-generation%20students%20and%20alumni.).
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Original text here: https://news.law.fordham.edu/blog/2025/11/13/first-generation-associate-justice-fabiana-pierre-louis-shares-her-journey-to-the-bench-no-matter-what-work-you-do-work-hard/
Clemson Announces Organizational Realignments to Enhance Student Experience and Operational Effectiveness
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Nov. 14 -- Clemson University issued the following news:
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Clemson announces organizational realignments to enhance student experience and operational effectiveness
Clemson University is realigning a pair of offices to strengthen collaboration and advance the institution's strategic priorities.
The Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access (CEBA) will move to Academic Affairs, where it will focus on academic outreach initiatives. The Gantt Center and the FIRST Program will transition to the Division of Student Affairs, aligning more closely with
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CLEMSON, South Carolina, Nov. 14 -- Clemson University issued the following news:
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Clemson announces organizational realignments to enhance student experience and operational effectiveness
Clemson University is realigning a pair of offices to strengthen collaboration and advance the institution's strategic priorities.
The Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access (CEBA) will move to Academic Affairs, where it will focus on academic outreach initiatives. The Gantt Center and the FIRST Program will transition to the Division of Student Affairs, aligning more closely withtheir student retention-focused mission and programming.
The Office of University Compliance and Ethics will move from the Division of Finance and Operations to the Office of General Counsel to allow for further analysis of functional alignments. This transition also enables the Division of Finance and Operations to focus on integrating financial functions across the University.
These organizational adjustments reflect Clemson University's continued commitment to aligning similar functions to more effectively achieve its strategic goals and priorities in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.
All changes are effective Monday, November 17.
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Original text here: https://news.clemson.edu/clemson-announces-organizational-realignments-to-enhance-student-experience-and-operational-effectiveness/
