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Workforce U at Vincennes University Partners With LIFT to Deploy Operation Next Technical Training Across Indiana
VINCENNES, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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Workforce U at Vincennes University partners with LIFT to deploy Operation Next technical training across Indiana
October 21, 2026
Skilled trades pipeline expands intensive bootcamps for transitioning military personnel and advanced manufacturing employers
VINCENNES, Ind. - Workforce U at Vincennes University announced on Wednesday, Oct. 21, a partnership with LIFT, the Department of Defense-funded national manufacturing innovation institute, to deploy Operation Next across Indiana.
Operation Next is an accelerated
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VINCENNES, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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Workforce U at Vincennes University partners with LIFT to deploy Operation Next technical training across Indiana
October 21, 2026
Skilled trades pipeline expands intensive bootcamps for transitioning military personnel and advanced manufacturing employers
VINCENNES, Ind. - Workforce U at Vincennes University announced on Wednesday, Oct. 21, a partnership with LIFT, the Department of Defense-funded national manufacturing innovation institute, to deploy Operation Next across Indiana.
Operation Next is an accelerateddevelopment program designed to bridge critical technical skill shortages in advanced manufacturing by training transitioning active-duty service members, National Guard, Reservists, veterans, and their dependents.
Through this initiative, Workforce U at Vincennes University will host accelerated, hybrid training pipelines designed to transform candidates into certified, high-performing technical professionals in three to six months, starting in January 2027. Training will be delivered across VU's 14 statewide campuses and specialized training hubs--including MADE@Plainfield, the Gene Haas Training and Education Center in Lebanon, and the Gibson County Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics in Fort Branch--as well as on-site through mobile training units.
VU Director of Industrial Maintenance Jerry Ruble said, "At Vincennes University, our hands-on training labs are tailored to give students and transitioning service members the real-world skills they need to transition seamlessly into high-demand technical careers. Partnering with LIFT on Operation Next allows us to build upon the discipline and problem-solving background of our military population while equipping them with nationally recognized credentials that deliver immediate productivity on the plant floor."
According to VU Assistant Vice President of Outreach and Engagement Matthew Schwartz, "We hear consistently from Indiana employers that industrial maintenance and machining skills are in demand. Our goal is to help employers address those needs while creating new opportunities for veterans and transitioning service members to put their existing skills to work. If you are a veteran looking to upskill or an employer looking to develop the skills of your current workforce, we want to have that conversation with you."
The Operation Next curriculum at Workforce U focuses on in-demand technical fields, including Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM), CNC Machine Operation, Robotics, and Smart Building Controls. Enrolled students earn portable, industry-recognized credentials from leading national credentialing bodies, including the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) and the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
As a DOD SkillBridge-approved initiative sponsored by LIFT, Operation Next provides free job training to eligible service members. Workforce U at Vincennes University integrates these short-term certifications directly into credit-bearing Associate and Bachelor's degree pathways. This stackable model offers regional industry partners--such as Amazon, Walmart, Toyota, and Subaru--an immediate talent pipeline and a long-term framework for employee retention.
To learn more about Operation Next or enroll in upcoming technical cohorts at Vincennes University, visit OPNEXTJOBS.com or contact the Workforce U team at vinu.edu/workforceU.
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Original text here: https://www.vinu.edu/news/workforce-u-lift-partnership-operation-next-technical-training.html
University of Pittsburgh Bradford: Faculty Examine Teacher Retention, Greenwashing
BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news:
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Faculty examine teacher retention, greenwashing
Minard paints tribute to veterans in downtown Smethport
October 20, 2026
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford published and presented and painted on teacher retention in rural schools and greenwashing and other topics this summer and fall.
Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo, professor of special education, along with Dr. William Clark, assistant professor of secondary education, and Dr. Salma Shaik, assistant professor of computer information systems,
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BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news:
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Faculty examine teacher retention, greenwashing
Minard paints tribute to veterans in downtown Smethport
October 20, 2026
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford published and presented and painted on teacher retention in rural schools and greenwashing and other topics this summer and fall.
Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo, professor of special education, along with Dr. William Clark, assistant professor of secondary education, and Dr. Salma Shaik, assistant professor of computer information systems,co-authored "An Examination of the Predictors of Teacher Retention in Rural Pennsylvania Schools," published in Educational Studies.
The study surveyed 90 teachers across three Pennsylvania Intermediate Units to identify what keeps educators in rural classrooms amid a statewide teacher shortage.
Findings showed that school-level structural support such as adequate facilities, financial incentives and career advancement opportunities, were a significant predictor of whether teachers stayed in their positions, along with gender: male teachers were significantly more likely to remain than their female colleagues. The researchers say the findings offer practical direction for districts working to strengthen rural teacher recruitment and retention.
Clark also published a book review for the American Association of School Administrators. He reviewed "A Blueprint for Teacher Retention: Leading Schools that Teachers Don't Want to Leave" by James A. Bailey.
Dr. Rafael Rocha Alves, assistant professor of sport and recreation management, earned his Ph.D. in sport management from Texas A&M University. His dissertation was "Understanding Greenwashing in Sport."
Additionally, he published two articles: "From Image to Impact: Scoping Review of Sportswashing and Greenwashing in Sport" in the International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics and "Beyond the Pitch: Sportswashing and Nation-Building in the Latin American World Cup Media" in Third World Quarterly.
He also presented his research paper "From Authenticity to Trust: A Moderated Mediation Examination of Skepticism, Team Identification and Greenwashing Perceptions in Sport" at the 2026 North American Society for Sport Management conference in Puerto Rico.
Rick Minard, visiting assistant professor of art, painted a 35-foot by 75-foot mural honoring veterans with Greg Souchick in downtown Smethport. The pair also hosted a unique event at their art gallery, Allegheny Mountain Arts in downtown Bradford. Phlash Phelps Day brought the Siriux XM oldies' disc jockey to town to pose with a previous mural the pair had painted in his honor. Phelps, Minard and Souchick signed prints of the mural, and Phelps took photos with the mural and fans.
Dr. Hadi Noori, assistant professor of engineering, has been selected as part of the fifth cohort of the American Society for Engineering Education's Engineering for One Planet Mini-Grant Program. The $8,000 grant will help Noori integrate social and environmental sustainability learning outcomes into engineering curricula.
Dr. Nancy McCabe, professor emerita, had essays appear in New Ohio Review, North American Review, Short Reads, and Under the Sun. Her poetry was published in Nine Mile and Northern Appalachian Review.
McCabe directed her play, "The Pamela Papers," at the Lit Youngstown (Ohio) Festival. The play was an adaptation of her book by the same title. She also presented with Yuko Tomoto from Yokohama (Japan) College of Commerce at the L.M. Montgomery Conference on Prince Edward Island called "Anne of Green Gables and the Second Language Self."
Additionally, she was a visiting writer at Kane middle and high schools working with students on the community-wide Rain Poetry Project. Her middle grade novel "Fires Burning Underground" is currently a finalist for the Kansas Authors award for middle grade fiction.
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Original text here: https://www.upb.pitt.edu/posts/news/faculty-examine-teacher-retention-greenwashing
SUNY University at Albany: Physical Education Building to Receive Major Renovation
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Physical Education Building to Receive Major Renovation
By Amy Geduldig
ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 20, 2026) -- The University at Albany is moving forward with a comprehensive renovation of its Physical Education Building after securing funding for the next phase of the project. The improvements, which began in 2022, represent a significant investment in UAlbany's facilities designed to support athletics, recreation and wellness activities and serve the campus community for years to come.
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ALBANY, New York, Oct. 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Physical Education Building to Receive Major Renovation
By Amy Geduldig
ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 20, 2026) -- The University at Albany is moving forward with a comprehensive renovation of its Physical Education Building after securing funding for the next phase of the project. The improvements, which began in 2022, represent a significant investment in UAlbany's facilities designed to support athletics, recreation and wellness activities and serve the campus community for years to come.
The project includesa $76 million rehabilitation of the basement and the first floor of the building. More than 102,000 square feet will be redesigned to create modern, flexible spaces to support student fitness, recreation and athletic rooms, including:
* A new Nutrition Center located on concourse level
* A permanent space for Sport Medicine
* A 23,000 square-foot fitness center housed in the former pool area
* Updated locker rooms
Construction will begin Dec. 18 and is expected to be completed in Summer 2030.
The Broadview Fitness Center will close at the end of the fall semester to accommodate the work. The University is currently expanding and improving the Indigenous Quad Fitness Center in the basement of Mohawk Tower, which students can use during construction. The Well at Colonial -- the University's 26,000 square-foot recreation and wellness center that opened in 2024 -- also offers students a functional fitness studio, in addition to a cycling studio, group exercise studio, mind & body studio, cardio area, combative mat room and more.
Equipment from Broadview will be transferred to Indigenous Quad and operating hours will match Broadview's schedule. The expansion and equipment transfer will help maintain access to fitness resources for students while work proceeds in the PE Building. Beginning in January, Indigenous Quad Fitness Center will also be accessible to undergraduate students who live on and off campus, graduate students with a Recreation and Wellness membership and faculty and staff.
Phase II of the renovation will focus on renovations to the second and third floors of the building once funding has been secured.
The initial phase of the Physical Education Building renovation, completed in 2024, updated practice space, rehabilitated the gymnasium, installed a new athletic floor, added retractable bleachers and upgraded the sound and scoreboard systems, wall padding and other athletics and recreation amenities. Work in the former pool area included asbestos abatement, removal of pool equipment and filtration systems, and filling the pool basin with a new structural slab to support future recreation space. The pool infill was completed in August 2022.
Broadview Center underwent a separate major renovation of its arena, which was completed in 2023.
A member of the Health Promoting Campuses Network guided by the Okanagan Charter, the University is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports students, faculty and staff. Recently selected for The Princeton Review's Mental Health Honor Roll for the second year in a row, the University also launched Thrive UAlbany in January. The campus-wide wellness initiative that brings together resources that help students stay well, feel connected, and prepare for what comes next.
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Original text here: https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2026-physical-education-building-receive-major-renovation
New Partnership Gives Schenectady High Students a Direct Path to UAlbany
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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New Partnership Gives Schenectady High Students a Direct Path to UAlbany
By Amy Geduldig
(Oct. 20, 2026) -- The University at Albany and the Schenectady City School District announced today a new partnership that guarantees eligible students admission to the University upon high school graduation.
Under the agreement, Schenectady High students who earn a 90 GPA and complete Algebra II - or a higher-level math course with a grade of C or better -- will be guaranteed admission to the University as first-year
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New Partnership Gives Schenectady High Students a Direct Path to UAlbany
By Amy Geduldig
(Oct. 20, 2026) -- The University at Albany and the Schenectady City School District announced today a new partnership that guarantees eligible students admission to the University upon high school graduation.
Under the agreement, Schenectady High students who earn a 90 GPA and complete Algebra II - or a higher-level math course with a grade of C or better -- will be guaranteed admission to the University as first-yearstudents. Eligible students also will receive a merit scholarship upon enrolling at the University.
The partnership is designed to give students greater certainty about their college options while connecting them with UAlbany resources before they graduate. Through the program, students will have early access to academic advising, financial aid guidance and student support services, while UAlbany will work with Schenectady High counselors to provide application assistance and pre-college programming.
UAlbany President Havidan Rodriguez and Schenectady City School District Superintendent Dr. Carlos M. Cotto Jr. formally signed the agreement today during a ceremony held at Schenectady High attended by students, faculty, staff, elected officials and community partners.
"Applying to college can be filled with uncertainty, so the University at Albany is proud to have signed a new assured admission agreement with the Schenectady City School District that gives students a clear path to a college degree. This program is part of UAlbany's deep commitment to serving the Capital Region - ensuring our neighbors have access to UAlbany's world-class academics and ensuring that our community has the workforce it needs to move forward. I am so grateful to the Schenectady City School District for their partnership," said Havidan Rodriguez, President of the University at Albany.
The agreement reflects a shared commitment between UAlbany and Schenectady High to make the path to college more accessible to local students and remove barriers that often stand between students and a college degree. Students who enroll at the University will benefit from early access to academic advising, financial aid guidance and advisory support services. The University also will collaborate with Albany High counselors to provide application assistance and pre-college programming.
"Every student deserves the opportunity to dream big, pursue their goals, and see a clear pathway to success," said Dr. Carlos M. Cotto, Jr., Superintendent of the Schenectady City School District. "This partnership with the University at Albany is more than college admission. It is about removing barriers, opening doors, and ensuring our scholars know that their potential is limitless. Through guaranteed admission and merit scholarships, we are turning possibilities into real opportunities for our students and families. I am grateful to President Rodriguez and the UAlbany team for their shared commitment to educational equity and for believing, as we do, that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed."
The University signed a similar agreement with the Albany High School earlier this year. These partnerships strengthen the local education and workforce pipeline in the Capital Region, creating a more direct route for students to earn a degree at UAlbany and pursue careers in the area.
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Original text here: https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2026-new-partnership-gives-schenectady-high-students-direct-path-ualbany
N.C. State: Genetic Snapshot of N.C. Black Bears Could Improve Population Resilience
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Genetic Snapshot of N.C. Black Bears Could Improve Population Resilience
October 21, 2026
A recent genomic survey of N.C. black bears from mountain and coastal habitats reveals distinct differences in genetic health and diversity between the populations, with coastal bears exhibiting greater genetic fragility than mountain bears. The results could be used by wildlife management and law enforcement to ensure the health of both bears and the ecosystems they are part of.
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Genetic Snapshot of N.C. Black Bears Could Improve Population Resilience
October 21, 2026
A recent genomic survey of N.C. black bears from mountain and coastal habitats reveals distinct differences in genetic health and diversity between the populations, with coastal bears exhibiting greater genetic fragility than mountain bears. The results could be used by wildlife management and law enforcement to ensure the health of both bears and the ecosystems they are part of.
UsingDNA samples collected over several years, the researchers generated whole genome sequences for 76 black bears selected from populations representing two of the three N.C. bear management units: 49 from the Mountain Bear Management Unit (MBMU) and 27 from the Coastal Bear Management Unit (CBMU). The data identified three genetic clusters, two from the MBMU and one from the CBMU. A genetic cluster refers to a group of genetically similar individuals within a species or population and is used by wildlife managers to help track the health of an animal community.
"We found that while mountain bears had two distinct, genetically healthy groups, the coastal bears had reduced genetic diversity and elevated inbreeding despite having a larger estimated population," said Isabella Livingston, a postdoctoral researcher at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and first author of a paper describing the work.
"We then added landscape data for context - we looked at how the landscapes in each of these management units have changed and saw that there's been more change in the coastal region compared to the mountains," said Livingston. "Coastal bears are running out of usable habitat, so there is evidence of potential isolation into breeding neighborhoods where they may not have access to every individual within the CBMU, resulting in inbreeding and genetic fragility."
For bears in the MBMU, their ability to roam farther, more freely and encounter bears from other parts of the Appalachian Mountains could be contributing to the development of different genetic clusters.
"Bears don't look at state borders and think, 'Oh, well, better stop there,'" said Matthew Breen, professor of genomics and the Oscar J. Fletcher Distinguished Professor of Comparative Oncology Genetics at NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine. "So it's possible that the genetic diversity in that western part of the state might reflect a natural infusion and exchange with bears from other states, as opposed to the eastern population, which backs into an ocean."
The genome-wide dataset also provided an opportunity to evaluate how genomic data could be translated into more targeted monitoring tools. The researchers generated a panel of single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs, which are genetic variants that can be used to identify the management unit or group an individual bear belongs to.
"Basically groups of SNPs act as genetic fingerprints that we can use to find out where a bear is from and who it is," said Livingston. "It's a tool that can be used by wildlife managers in sustaining a healthy bear population. It can also be useful to law enforcement in poaching investigations and other forensically relevant contexts in determining where a bear came from."
The researchers hope that the genomic data will aid wildlife managers, bears, and the ecosystems around them.
"This work shows that genome-wide data of wildlife populations can reveal population structure, demographic history, and emerging connectivity concerns that may not be apparent from census size or management boundaries alone," said Breen. "We are delighted to be able to continue to work with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and other constituents to explore how these data can be used to help them sustain a healthy, viable population of bears in our state."
The paper appears in Genes and was supported in part by the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Grant under Cooperative Agreement WM-026. Other NC State contributors include Allison Dickey, Megan Dillon, Nicholas Gould, Jennifer Strules, Christopher DePerno, Michael Stoskopf and Kelly Meiklejohn.
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Note to editors: An abstract follows.
"Population Genomics of North Carolina's Black Bears (Ursus americanus) Reveals Substructure and Identifies Informative SNPs for Population Assignment and Individualization"
DOI: 10.3390/genes17101206
Authors: Isabella G. Livingston, Allison N. Dickey, Megan N. Dillon, Nicholas P. Gould, Jennifer Strules, Christopher S. DePerno, Michael K. Stoskopf, Kelly A. Meiklejohn and Matthew Breen, North Carolina State University
Published: Sept. 29, 2026 in Genes
Abstract:
Background/Objectives: Anthropogenic pressures increasingly fragment populations, reduce connectivity in large mammals, and threaten genetic diversity. Genetic diversity is essential for a population's ability to respond to environmental change and the long-term persistence of any species. The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is an important ecological regulator of many ecosystems. North Carolina (NC) is home to a large number of black bears that contribute to ecosystem function. In this study, we examined how rapidly changing environmental and anthropogenic effects influence the structure and genetic health of black bears in North Carolina. Methods: Whole genome sequencing data were generated from 82 black bears selected from populations representing two of the three state recognized management units, the Mountain Bear Management Unit (MBMU, n = 49) and the Coastal Bear Management Unit (CBMU, n = 27). Of the 82 black bears, 76 were retained
after quality and relatedness filtering. These whole genome sequence data were used to identify almost 900,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for population genetic analyses. Results: The data identified three genetic clusters, one within the CBMU and two within the MBMU, indicating regional substructure across the sampled populations. Compared with the MBMU, the CBMU exhibited significantly lower genetic diversity and higher inbreeding (p < 2.2 x 10-16), suggesting reduced connectivity and increased genetic vulnerability in the coastal population. Finally, a candidate panel of 4990 SNPs was developed that can be used for the population and individual assignment of black bears.
Conclusions: These findings provide a valuable genome-wide resource for black bear conservation in North Carolina and support management strategies aimed at maintaining connectivity, preserving genetic diversity, and promoting long-term population resilience.
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Original text here: https://news.ncsu.edu/2026/10/genetic-snapshot-of-n-c-black-bears-could-improve-population-resilience/
BGSU Falcon Flames Create AI-powered Resource to Help Cancer Patients Navigate Healthcare Costs
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Bowling Green State University posted the following news:
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BGSU Falcon Flames create AI-powered resource to help cancer patients navigate healthcare costs
BGSU News 2026 October BGSU Falcon Flames create AI-powered resource to help cancer patients navigate healthcare costs
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Drawing on their own experience, Irene '08 and Blake Martin '08 developed a resource to help cancer patients and families understand medical costs, insurance denials and financial assistance options
Irene '08 and Blake Martin '08 met at Bowling Green State University while working
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Bowling Green State University posted the following news:
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BGSU Falcon Flames create AI-powered resource to help cancer patients navigate healthcare costs
BGSU News 2026 October BGSU Falcon Flames create AI-powered resource to help cancer patients navigate healthcare costs
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Drawing on their own experience, Irene '08 and Blake Martin '08 developed a resource to help cancer patients and families understand medical costs, insurance denials and financial assistance options
Irene '08 and Blake Martin '08 met at Bowling Green State University while workingtoward their graphic design degrees.
They started their careers, got married and started a family.
Then, in 2024, at the age of 38, Irene was diagnosed with breast cancer. The mother of two said the fear and uncertainty associated with a cancer diagnosis alone can be debilitating.
"When you hear that word, it kind of blindsides you," she said. "At that moment, the situation can just feel like it is overwhelming you."
"The word that comes to mind is helpless," Blake said. "It's a nightmare because you don't know what to do, and it seems like you can't do anything. You just hope - you hope the doctors and experts can do something."
Following Irene's initial diagnosis came a sequence of chemotherapy treatments, surgeries and other procedures that proved to be both taxing on her physically, while also placing the family's finances under extreme stress. There were bills that the insurance company refused to pay, pre-approvals for treatments that were denied and coverage that did not extend to essential care.
During their cancer care ordeal, the Martins decided to create a lifeline to assist others going through a similar disruption to their personal world.
The Martins developed "Ask Irene," a free online advisory service that uses the power of artificial intelligence, built using Claude, to help cancer patients and their families by empowering them with information and a better understanding of navigating their Explanation of Benefits (EOB), when to question bills and how to negotiate the hospital and insurance system, as well as seek helpful, local resources.
As two well-educated and astute individuals, the Martins said they struggled to process the seemingly endless stacks of forms and paperwork.
"It hit home almost immediately that we were operating in the dark when it came to understanding most of this," Blake said.
"I did a lot of reading right away and still did not understand what I was getting into," Irene said.
Realizing they likely were battling a complex system, the Martins leaned into their creativity and Blake's skill set in the use of AI.
"There is ample evidence that insurance companies have been using computer algorithms and artificial intelligence to automatically issue initial denials," Blake said, so he decided to engage them with a similar set of armaments. "I have been working and building with AI tools for a while, and I came back to the point where I was looking for how we could help ourselves with this."
Blake realized early on in Irene's cancer care journey that he and his wife were spending an inordinate amount of time wading through paperwork during what had proven to be the most difficult emotional segment of their lives.
"I wanted to minimize or eliminate all of the built-in confusion," he said. "People need help understanding the coding and descriptions on their healthcare bills."
The Ask Irene website went live about six months ago and is primarily beneficial for individuals with less than $20,000 in existing medical debt. Blake stressed that the site does not offer medical or legal advice.
"Ask Irene exists just to help demystify the jargon and translate the complicated into something more understandable," said Blake, who is the executive creative director at a Findlay-based marketing firm, AR Marketing. "There is no benefit in making things more complicated than they need to be."
The Martins encourage everyone to use the cancer support groups available in most areas, patient advocates and patient navigators, as well as the Ask Irene website. "Ask Irene" is available at no charge and allows users to ask questions and communicate with the resource tool to find answers and a more comprehensive understanding of medical bills and EOBs.
The Martins also offer a paid option in which medical bills and Explanation of Benefits (EOB) forms can be uploaded for review and analysis.
"Nobody ever wants to deal with these issues, to fill out form after form, do appeals on top of appeals. It seems like you are stuck in an endless loop of fact-finding," Irene said. "Our goal is simply to help people."
With medical debt looming as the leading cause of bankruptcy in the U.S., the Martins hope that their experience, offered via "Ask Irene", can help others facing the same journey into the unknown that a cancer diagnosis brings about.
"We just want to see people be more empowered and informed," Blake said. "We don't think you should need a finance degree just to understand your medical bills."
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Original text here: https://www.bgsu.edu/news/2026/10/bgsu-falcon-flames-create-ai-powered-resource-to-help-cancer-patients-navigate-healthcare-costs.html
43 Faculty at U of A Rank Among World's Most-Cited Researchers
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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43 Faculty at U of A Rank Among World's Most-Cited Researchers
Oct. 21, 2026
Faculty from across the University of Arkansas were recognized among the world's most-cited researchers in a recent annual ranking.
The ranking calculates how often a researcher's work is cited as an expert source by other researchers. Researchers are included on the list if they are either among the top 100,000 or have a percentile rank of 2% or higher in their subfield. The rankings include an annual list based on citations
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FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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43 Faculty at U of A Rank Among World's Most-Cited Researchers
Oct. 21, 2026
Faculty from across the University of Arkansas were recognized among the world's most-cited researchers in a recent annual ranking.
The ranking calculates how often a researcher's work is cited as an expert source by other researchers. Researchers are included on the list if they are either among the top 100,000 or have a percentile rank of 2% or higher in their subfield. The rankings include an annual list based on citationsfrom calendar year 2025 and a 'career' list based on citations from 1996 through the end of 2025.
At the U of A, 43 faculty from the College of Education and Health Professions, the College of Engineering, the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research, the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and the Sam M. Walton College of Business made the annual list.
The rankings are calculated by Stanford professor John P.A. Ioannidis using Elsevier's Scopus, a database of scientific citations in high-quality peer-reviewed academic journals. The most recent rankings were released in early October.
Annual List of Top-Cited U of A Faculty
College of Education and Health Professions
* Christine Holyfield -- Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy
* Bill McComas -- Curriculum and Instruction
* Harry Anthony Patrinos -- Education Reform
College of Engineering
* Haitao Liao -- Industrial Engineering
* Alan Mantooth -- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
* Xiangbo "Henry" Meng -- Mechanical Engineering
* Ranil Wickramasinghe -- Chemical Engineering
* Xintao Wu -- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
* Yue Zhao -- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
* Min Zou -- Mechanical Engineering
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
* Kristofor Brye -- Crop, Soil and Environmental Science
* Nilda Burgos -- Crop, Soil and Environmental Science
* Sami Dridi -- Poultry Science
* Kristen Gibson -- Food Science
* Fiona Goggin -- Entomology and Plant Pathology
* Rupesh Kariyat -- Entomology and Plant Pathology
* Michael Kidd -- Poultry Science
* Jason Norsworthy -- Crop, Soil and Environmental Science
* Casey Owens -- Poultry Science
* Han-Seok Seo -- Food Science
* Ali Ubeyitogullari -- Food Science
The Institute of Integrative and Innovative Research
* Mohsen Bazargan
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
* Andrew Alverson -- Biological Sciences
* Jeremy Beaulieu -- Biological Sciences
* Laurent Bellaiche -- Physics
* Jingyi Chen -- Chemistry and Biochemistry
* Song Feng -- Geosciences
* Kevin M. Fitzpatrick -- Sociology and Criminology
* Huaxiang Fu -- Physics
* Julio R. Gea-Banacloche -- Physics
* Jackson Lay Jr. -- Chemistry and Biochemistry
* Yousra Nahas -- Physics
* Joseph M. Plavcan -- Anthropology
* Grant Shields -- Psychological Science
* David W. Stahle -- Geosciences
* Peter S. Ungar -- Anthropology
* Jennifer C. Veilleux -- Psychological Science
Sam M. Walton College of Business
* John Delery -- Management
* Varun Grover -- Information Systems
* Vernon J. Richardson -- Accounting
* Christopher C. Rosen -- Management
* Rajiv Sabherwal -- Information Systems
* Remko van Hoek -- Supply Chain Management
'Career' List of Top-Cited U of A Faculty
College of Education and Health Professions
* Bill McComas -- Curriculum and Instruction
* Jonathan Wai -- Education Reform
College of Engineering
* Magda O. El-Shenawee -- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
* John Michael Gauch -- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
* Susan E. Gauch -- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
* Brian Haggard -- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
* Alan Mantooth -- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
* Xiangbo "Henry" Meng -- Mechanical Engineering
* Paul Millett -- Mechanical Engineering
* Xianghong Qian -- Biomedical Engineering
* R. Panneer Selvam -- Civil Engineering
* Keith Walters -- Mechanical Engineering
* Ranil Wickramasinghe -- Chemical Engineering
* Jingxian Wu -- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
* Xintao Wu -- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
* Yue Zhao -- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
* Kristofor R. Brye -- Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
* Sami Dridi -- Poultry Science
* Fiona Goggin -- Entomology and Plant Pathology
* Billy M. Hargis -- Poultry Science
* Michael Kidd -- Poultry Science
* Wayne J. Kuenzel -- Poultry Science
* Jason Keith Norsworthy -- Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
* Casey Owens -- Poultry Science
* Nilda Roma Burgos -- Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
* Han-Seok Seo -- Food Science
The Institute of Integrative and Innovative Research
* Mohsen Bazargan
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
* Laurent Bellaiche -- Physics
* Jingyi Chen -- Chemistry and Biochemistry
* Kevin M. Fitzpatrick -- Sociology and Criminology
* Huaxiang Fu -- Physics
* Julio Gea-Banacloche -- Physics
* Jackson Lay Jr. -- Chemistry and Biochemistry
* Joseph M. Plavcan -- Anthropology
* Sergey Prosandeev -- Physics
* Don Shepard -- Biological Sciences
* David William Stahle -- Geosciences
* Julie Stenken -- Chemistry and Biochemistry
* Peter S. Ungar -- Anthropology
* Byron L. Zamboanga -- Psychological Science
Sam M. Walton College of Business
* John Delery -- Management
* Varun Grover -- Information Systems
* Rajiv Sabherwal -- Information Systems
* Remko van Hoek -- Supply Chain Management
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
* Jean Francois Meullenet
Note: All the listed Bumpers faculty also hold appointments with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
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Original text here: https://news.uark.edu/articles/83121/43-faculty-at-u-of-a-rank-among-world-s-most-cited-researchers
