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Virginia Tech: The Gift of Feeling Seen
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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The gift of feeling seen
How three donors support Hokie health and well-being.
8 Oct 2026
As student well-being needs evolve, Virginia Tech is stepping into the next generation of mental health resources for students, funded in part by gifts from three advocates who understand the student experience.
The Bohaty Family Endowment for Mental and Emotional Health, created by Brian and Cathy Bohaty, brought TimelyCare virtual counseling services to students and staff and helped launch The Connection Project through
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BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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The gift of feeling seen
How three donors support Hokie health and well-being.
8 Oct 2026
As student well-being needs evolve, Virginia Tech is stepping into the next generation of mental health resources for students, funded in part by gifts from three advocates who understand the student experience.
The Bohaty Family Endowment for Mental and Emotional Health, created by Brian and Cathy Bohaty, brought TimelyCare virtual counseling services to students and staff and helped launch The Connection Project throughStudent Affairs Health and Well-being.
The Christina M. Goodwin Memorial Fund for the Cook Counseling Center, created by Dave Goodwin '88, will enhance campus counselors' clinical knowledge and expand the center's capacity to deliver high-quality mental health initiatives.
Though their stories are different, the donors share a common goal: ensuring today's Hokies have access to the resources they need to thrive.
'A Hokie mom to all'
Originally from the Midwest, Bohaty and her husband Brian raised their two sons in Charlotte, North Carolina. As they grew up and explored colleges, both boys decided to attend Virginia Tech.
"My husband and I felt right away that there was such a warm and friendly atmosphere at Virginia Tech," Cathy Bohaty said. "It was very family-focused."
Like many students, Bohaty's sons struggled with their mental health as they adjusted to college. To support their sons, the Bohatys purchased football season tickets and spent many weekends in Blacksburg, where the entire family's sense of community and love for Virginia Tech grew.
"We always tailgated and would say, 'Bring your friends,'" Bohaty said. "I feel like a Hokie mom to all."
Through their parents' support and using Cook Counseling Center, both boys' mental health improved, and they each found their community at Virginia Tech.
"My boys had a great experience," Bohaty said. "They both made such great friends, one even met the love of his life there. We saw a maturity over the four years with both of our kids. They were resilient, and they really grew into their skin."
Reflecting on their experience with Virginia Tech, the Bohatys felt empowered to support and expand the resources that had helped their sons.
"Cook Counseling has so many services, and I know that everyone views and uses therapy differently, but it's important for these kids to have access to things that will truly help them," Bohaty said. "Our kids are everything to us and we want to support what has been good in their life."
This gift continues a generational tradition of philanthropy and service. Cathy and Brian's parents donated to charities that were meaningful to their families, and the couple has instilled the same generosity into their children.
"If you and your child had a good experience at Virginia Tech, then supporting the school seems like a natural next step," Bohaty said.
In her honor
Dave Goodwin came to Virginia Tech in 1984 to major in chemistry. During his time in Blacksburg, he got an education, learned how to be a leader, and found lifelong friends and a passion for volunteer work in his Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Four days before graduation, Goodwin met Christina, a fellow Hokie. They shared a love of service and a passion for the environment and wildlife. Five years later, the couple got married and eventually had two children.
"It was really in Christina's DNA to give back to the community, and it rubbed off on me," Goodwin said. "She's the reason I became more involved. She was a very selfless person and really took community service to the next level."
After Christina passed away in 2024, Goodwin returned to memories of who his wife was when deciding what to do next: their three-day biking trip from Washington, D.C., to Pittsburgh, Pa., and time spent with family. Their dedication to the local community prompted the creation of a reflection garden in Falls Church to honor Christina.
Goodwin chose to create the Christina M. Goodwin Memorial Fund for the Cook Counseling Center as an acknowledgement of Virginia Tech's role in their family. Their life together began at Virginia Tech and continued when Cook Counseling Center supported their son during his time as a Hokie; it was one of Christina's wishes to support the center.
"Continuing to support the things she cared about helps keep her memory alive," Goodwin said. "Being able to reach students before problems become emergencies is incredibly important to me. I want to be on the front end of helping students have great experiences -- helping them make connections, not be lonely, and have a rich, positive college experience. All those things factored into making the gift and wanting to continue to grow that support over many years. I hope to be involved with Cook Counseling forever."
Goodwin shared that this is just the beginning of a lifetime of commemorating his late wife.
"Everything comes back to Christina," Goodwin said. "I'm trying to be half as good as she was when it comes to service. I have a lot more work to do. Everything makes an impact on helping to raise awareness and support the mental health cause."
It takes a Hokie nation
Both Bohaty and Goodwin shared advice for the Virginia Tech community to better identify and support students struggling with mental health.
"As a parent, you have to be aware of what your kid is going through," Bohaty said. "They're not always going to answer you, but just be there, be present. Don't be judgmental, just listen. Giving advice is one thing, but you have to listen. You have to acknowledge your kids' feelings."
Goodwin said, "This is what I wish for all Hokies: talk openly about mental health, educate yourselves about suicide specifically, and know what to do and where to go to get someone help. A lot of times, if somebody simply asks how a person is feeling, they'll say, 'I'm so glad you asked me because I'm really struggling, and I'm thinking about things I never thought I'd be thinking about.' You just have to open the door by asking those questions and being brave enough to do it."
Virginia Tech health and well-being resources:
* TimelyCare
* Cook Counseling Center
* Dean of Students Office
* Hokie Wellness
* The Connection Project
* Residential Well-being
* Civil Rights Compliance
* Women's Center at Virginia Tech
* University Ombuds Office
* Graduate Office of the Ombudsperson
Written by Emma Duncan '26, multimedia journalism
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Original text here: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/10/sa-bohaty-endowment.html
Southern University Esports Team Advances to National HBCU Tournament Finals
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 9 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College posted the following news:
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Southern University esports team advances to national HBCU tournament finals; watch party set for Sunday
October 01, 2026
Southern University students will compete for national recognition Sunday, Oct. 4, as the Penny Games championship bracket gets underway, with SU EDGE (esports, development and gaming ecosystem) hosting a campus watch party for students, faculty, staff, alumni and community supporters.
The Penny Games, hosted by the Penny Foundation, brings together
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BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 9 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College posted the following news:
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Southern University esports team advances to national HBCU tournament finals; watch party set for Sunday
October 01, 2026
Southern University students will compete for national recognition Sunday, Oct. 4, as the Penny Games championship bracket gets underway, with SU EDGE (esports, development and gaming ecosystem) hosting a campus watch party for students, faculty, staff, alumni and community supporters.
The Penny Games, hosted by the Penny Foundation, brings together41 top HBCU student competitors competing in College Football 27 and Super Smash Bros. for a share of a $7,600 total prize pool. The Games is designed to prepare young leaders for the evolving digital economy through competitive gaming, critical thinking and exposure to employers and academic institutions.
Southern University has emerged as one of the tournament's top-performing programs, with Jaguar competitors securing six of the top eight spots in College Football 27 during initial bracket play. Southern also secured a top-five position in Super Smash Bros.
Southern University Tournament Standings
College Football 27 -- $3,800 prize pool
* 1st -- Jaeveon Jordan (Jordooo2x)
* 2nd -- Coby Robinson (K1ngc0by)
* 3rd -- Ventrice Curtis (retxce)
* 4th -- Derrick Pittman (Trup1tt)
* 6th -- Jeremiah Hollins (Pr33min3ntJayy)
* 8th -- Gavin Miniex (Yeeaaa_gav)
Super Smash Bros. -- $3,800 prize pool
* 5th -- Timothy Ray (Apxllo)
SU EDGE, housed within the College of Sciences and Engineering, continues to expand Southern University's presence in competitive gaming and technology innovation.
"The incredible performance of our students in The Penny Games is a testament to the talent, strategic discipline, and dedication within the SU EDGE program," said Christopher Turner, director of SU EDGE. "Esports at Southern University isn't just about gaming--it's a gateway to STEM pathways, digital leadership, and high-impact career exposure. Seeing our players dominate six of the top eight spots in College Football 27 highlights the competitive excellence that the College of Sciences and Engineering continues to cultivate. We are immensely proud of our student-athletes representing Jaguar Nation on a national level."
Players in College Football 27 are competing for cash prizes of up to $1,500, while Super Smash Bros. players can earn up to $1,400.
The championship bracket and finals will stream online Sunday, Oct. 4, beginning at 11 a.m. central time. SU EDGE will host an official campus watch party at the SU EDGE Esports Innovation Lab inside of the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union, giving the Southern University community an opportunity to watch and support the Jaguar competitors as they compete for tournament titles. The watch party is free and open to students, faculty, staff and the community.
To watch the live broadcast on Sunday, click here (http://twitch.tv/Cxmmunityfoundation).
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Original text here: https://www.subr.edu/news/southern-university-esports-team-advances-to-national-hbcu-tournament-finals-watch-party-set-for-sunday
Rutgers Brain Health Institute Recruits World-Renowned Autism Expert
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute Recruits World-Renowned Autism Expert
By Latha Devi
October 8, 2026
Sara Jane Webb is appointed as director of Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education and Services
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The Rutgers Brain Health Institute has recruited Sara Jane Webb as director of the Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education and Services (RUCARES).
Webb succeeds inaugural director Wayne Fisher and will join Rutgers in April.
RUCARES is a center within the Brain Health Institute dedicated to
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NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers Brain Health Institute Recruits World-Renowned Autism Expert
By Latha Devi
October 8, 2026
Sara Jane Webb is appointed as director of Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education and Services
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The Rutgers Brain Health Institute has recruited Sara Jane Webb as director of the Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education and Services (RUCARES).
Webb succeeds inaugural director Wayne Fisher and will join Rutgers in April.
RUCARES is a center within the Brain Health Institute dedicated tocoordinating and advancing autism research, education and services across the university. The center includes the Severe Behavior Program directed by Brian Greer, a one-of-a-kind research-informed clinical care program for children with severe behavior disorders.
"We are delighted to bring Sara Jane Webb to the Brain Health Institute to lead RUCARES. Her work advancing autism biomarker science and translational research positions our center to build stronger cross campus collaborations, bridge laboratory discovery to real world support and expand meaningful resources for autistic children, adults and families across New Jersey," said Gary Aston Jones, director of the Brain Health Institute.
Webb is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle and is affiliated with the Center on Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle Children's Research Institute. She brings more than two decades of leadership experience, including serving as director of autism research at Seattle Children's Autism Center, associate director and clinical translational core director of the National Institutes of Health-funded P50 Center on Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research at the University of Washington and chair of the University of Washington School of Medicine Council on Research and Graduate Education.
Webb earned her bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Yale University and her doctoral degree in child psychology from the University of Minnesota. She completed her postdoctoral training at the Institute on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington.
"I am excited about the possibility of creating more collaborations and a bigger hub for autism research, integrating research into clinical care and bringing together the researchers and clinicians across Rutgers with the power and support of the New Jersey autistic community to create a central hub for autism scientific thought," Webb said.
She also has held scientific leadership roles in scientific societies, federal agencies and philanthropic organizations, including the International Society for Autism Research, the Autism Baby Siblings Research Consortium, the NIH Biomarkers Consortium, the Simons Foundation, the Eagles Autism Foundation, Aligning Research to Impact Autism network, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.
A nationally recognized expert in autism diagnosis and biomarker development, Webb pioneered the identification of early neural and behavioral markers of autism. Her research integrates novel electrophysiology, eye-tracking and longitudinal developmental methods to map trajectories from infancy through adulthood. Her work on social communication and face perception has shaped foundational paradigms for studying the developing social brain in autism.
Webb has contributed to large multisite biomarker initiatives and novel drug clinical trials, and her research has informed early identification and intervention strategies. She also brings experience collaborating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration through the Biomarker Quantification Program.
Since beginning her independent research career, Webb has secured more than $28 million in grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. She and collaborators have also received multi-million-dollar awards from private foundations, most recently a $17 million award to join the Aligning Research to Impact Autism - Innovative Medicine and Precision Approaches to Clinical Trials (ARIA IMPACT) Network.
In her new role, Webb will lead efforts to expand RUCARES impact across research, education and clinical services. She will advance the center's mission by strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing translational research, supporting faculty development and expanding externally funded research programs.
Drawing on her deep expertise in diagnostic biomarkers and early intervention, Webb will help strengthen research-informed clinical services and support the development of innovative approaches to autism diagnosis and patient stratification. Her extensive experience with federal, state and private partners, combined with a strong track record of successful grant writing and faculty mentoring, will further position Rutgers to recruit and train the next generation of autism researchers while advancing leadership in autism research and service delivery at the state and national levels.
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Original text here: https://www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-brain-health-institute-recruits-world-renowned-autism-expert
Pitt Public Health Student Presents at Pharmacogenomics Global Research Network Meeting
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Pitt Public Health student presents at Pharmacogenomics Global Research Network meeting
October 8, 2026
Ifeanyi Igboaka, PharmD, an MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics at Pitt Public Health, presented his research at the Pharmacogenomics Global Research Network (PGRN) annual meeting held Sept. 25-27 in Chicago, Ill., at Northwestern University's Chicago Medical Campus.
Each year, the PGRN conference brings together international researchers, clinicians, and
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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Pitt Public Health student presents at Pharmacogenomics Global Research Network meeting
October 8, 2026
Ifeanyi Igboaka, PharmD, an MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics at Pitt Public Health, presented his research at the Pharmacogenomics Global Research Network (PGRN) annual meeting held Sept. 25-27 in Chicago, Ill., at Northwestern University's Chicago Medical Campus.
Each year, the PGRN conference brings together international researchers, clinicians, andtrainees to discuss advances in precision medicine and pharmacogenetics, the study of how genetic makeup affects the body's response to medications.
"It was an incredible experience to present research on an international stage," Igboaka said. "Engaging with experts in precision medicine highlighted the urgency of building equity directly into clinical tools and genetic guidelines."
Igboaka's research uses a novel clinical framework he developed called BRIDGE-PGx (Building Representation, Inclusivity, and Diverse Genomic Evidence in Cardiovascular Pharmacogenomics with Equity Readiness Frameworks). The model evaluates and addresses critical gaps in four key areas: representation, genomic inclusivity, clinical validity, and equity translation.
The research Igboaka presented, titled "BRIDGE-PGx: Building Representation, Inclusivity and Diverse Genomic Evidence in Cardiovascular Pharmacogenomics with Equity Readiness Frameworks " uses that model to examine the evidence behind the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) guidelines for clopidogrel--an antiplatelet medication used to prevent blood clots--and warfarin, a common blood thinner., evaluating how well Black and African American patients are represented within these guidelines.
"Black adults remain underrepresented in NIH cardiovascular clinical trials, and recruitment reports often omit enrollment targets or strategies designed for these communities," Igboaka said. "It is important that precision medicine frameworks evaluate not just whether a genetic association is scientifically valid, but also whether the underlying evidence adequately includes historically underrepresented populations so that clinical recommendations are truly equitable for all patients."
The study evaluated five influential studies supporting the CPIC guidelines for clopidogrel and warfarin. While strong clinical evidence exists for genotype-guided antiplatelet therapy, the findings revealed that Black and African American representation varies widely across studies, and implementation protocols frequently lack explicit safeguards for equity, patient communication, and access.
"Ify's framework highlights an essential nuance in genomics: 'equity' isn't just a broad buzzword or an afterthought," said Wenndy Hernandez, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of human genetics. "It is a scientific discipline that requires us to examine how evidence, historical gaps, education, cost, and health care access interact."
Looking ahead, Igboaka hopes to see routine clinical care pair patient genetic testing with personalized drug selection and dosing, alongside prespecified metrics for uptake, communication, and subgroup outcomes.
"Presenting at PGRN was an awesome experience, especially being able to share BRIDGE-PGx and gather feedback from global leaders in pharmacogenomics on how we can continue refining the framework," Igboaka said.
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Original text here: https://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/news/pitt-public-health-student-presents-pharmacogenomics-global-research-network-meeting
Liberty University: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Bestselling Author Eric Metaxas Headline 2026 CEO Summit
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Liberty University issued the following news release:
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, bestselling author Eric Metaxas headline 2026 CEO Summit
October 7, 2026 : By Christian Shields - Office of Communications & Public Engagement
As a keynote speaker at Liberty University's 2026 CEO Summit on Wednesday night, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis encouraged business executives and LU students and staff to find "true north" and hold fast to their convictions regardless of the consequences.
Liberty's annual CEO Summit provides a platform for an extensive network of CEOs,
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LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Liberty University issued the following news release:
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, bestselling author Eric Metaxas headline 2026 CEO Summit
October 7, 2026 : By Christian Shields - Office of Communications & Public Engagement
As a keynote speaker at Liberty University's 2026 CEO Summit on Wednesday night, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis encouraged business executives and LU students and staff to find "true north" and hold fast to their convictions regardless of the consequences.
Liberty's annual CEO Summit provides a platform for an extensive network of CEOs,government leaders, innovators, and world-changers to join students, faculty, and staff in promoting one of the largest Christian business networks in the country. The event features various panel discussions and special sessions dedicated to forwarding the Great Commission through business and beyond. DeSantis provided the main address at Wednesday's keynote dinner.
Referencing America's founding 250 years ago, DeSantis noted the founding fathers understood the important role objective truth and virtue played in establishing a just nation. He said he often faced pressure to compromise on his political views to gain support during his gubernatorial campaigns, but his refusal to bend to popular opinion proved crucial in serving as an effective leader in Florida.
"You've got to have that compass set to true north," he said. "Because every single day, when you're in a position like mine, (opponents) are going to come at you. They are going to do all kinds of things. If you know where you're going, then you are going to be able to surmount all of that. If you don't know where you are going, you are going to twist in the wind and you are not going to be worth the paper the ballot was printed on that elected you."
DeSantis said faith in God is the ultimate source of every human's inalienable rights, regardless of what government is in power. He said his goal throughout his political career has been to reinforce those rights.
"The purpose of government is to protect what we already possess as virtue of being children of God," he said. "(The Founding Fathers) knew that wasn't something historically that had ever been done. They knew republics throughout history had failed. They knew they were swimming against the tide of history, but they said, 'You know what? We're going to take a stand.'"
Prior to DeSantis' message, Liberty President Dondi E. Costin joined New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas on the stage to discuss Metaxas' newest work, "REVOLUTION: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World," which offers an extensive history of the founding of the United States. Metaxas argued that many of the nation's Founding Fathers established the new country on the foundation of biblical truth and that America can only find its true purpose by returning to these principles.
"You can never get America without Christian faith," he said. "America was God's idea in history, and the men of the revolution understood that. They understood you have to go back to the Sinai Covenant of the Old Testament where people came out from under Pharoah and looked directly to God as their king. That's the idea at the heart of America."
Metaxas was the speaker at Liberty's Convocation on Wednesday morning, where he emphasized the responsibility of all Americans to understand the nation's history and celebrate her accomplishments.
The keynote dinner also opened with a fireside panel on American brands, moderated by former Ford head of Enthusiast Brand Management and current Liberty Senior Vice President of Business Relations Dave Rivers. Panel guests included former Arlington, Texas, Mayor and Graham Associates President and CEO Jeff Williams; Publicis Sports CEO Susie Deering; and Rabine Group CEO and founder Gary Rabine. The leaders shared how they have lived out their faith in the secular business world and have been able to effectively serve as leaders in their respective companies.
The dinner was one of numerous events held at the newly opened Champion Center on Wednesday in conjunction with the 2026 CEO Summit. Earlier in the afternoon, Liberty students were invited to the annual Future CEO Luncheon: How Champions Are Made to meet with various high-level business executives and begin fostering connections for potential future employment. For project management sophomore Quinlan Kohler, who is in his first year on campus, the event provided an opportunity to glean valuable insight.
"It's really cool to look to leaders who are already in the field, where I can come to (this event) and see what I can learn," he said. "I know there is so much I can learn in any field and any part of life. It's really cool to have access to something like this where I can get poured into, meet people, and just grow as a person and in my career as well."
BWX Technologies President and CEO Rex Geveden provided the keynote address for the Future CEO Luncheon, sharing insight into his extensive career and offering advice for students entering the workforce.
"This is a spectacular event," he said. "I really marvel at the scale and the ambition of it. I think it's an incredible thing you are doing here at Liberty. I think this session here is interesting where you are bringing together executives with the students here to presumably inspire them to achieve similar things. In doing so, you are capturing the energy of professionals who can really achieve success. You're combining that with the rising ambition of the students. That gives this room a distinctive charge."
Executive Vice President of Development Dr. Brian Mentzer said a major purpose of the CEO Summit is to connect CEOs and business leaders with current Liberty students so they can gain knowledge and experience.
"They can hear from seasoned leaders and bridges can be built and pipelines can be made for our students to find employment with many of these companies after they graduate. For many of these companies, workforce development is a very big issue. The students are a tremendous product for all of these companies who are like-minded."
Executives also attended panel discussions on American manufacturing, the trade industry, and the advantages of artificial intelligence.
On Thursday, the CEO Summit continues with panels on national security, the importance of transformational leadership, real estate, the future of American politics in Washington, the impact of future leaders on the next 250 years of America, and leadership in light of social media.
The attendees will also have a chance to cheer on the Flames during their visit, when Liberty Football kicks off against CUSA opponent Sam Houston State University at 7 p.m. Thursday at Williams Stadium.
The 2026 CEO Summit will conclude with School of Hard Knocks co-founder James Dumoulin as the featured speaker at Friday morning's Convocation.
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Original text here: https://www.liberty.edu/news/2026/10/07/florida-gov-ron-desantis-bestselling-author-eric-metaxas-headline-2026-ceo-summit/
Dr. Raber Leads Shawnee State University's New Rural Health Innovation Center
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news:
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Dr. Raber Leads Shawnee State University's New Rural Health Innovation Center
October 06, 2026
Shawnee State University continues its commitment to expanding healthcare and educational partnerships in our region with the development of the new Rural Health Innovation Center. The RHIC will work to remove barriers to building our regional healthcare workforce, lead research, and work to create new approaches to expanding healthcare access to underserved rural communities.
"The Rural Health Innovation Center
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news:
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Dr. Raber Leads Shawnee State University's New Rural Health Innovation Center
October 06, 2026
Shawnee State University continues its commitment to expanding healthcare and educational partnerships in our region with the development of the new Rural Health Innovation Center. The RHIC will work to remove barriers to building our regional healthcare workforce, lead research, and work to create new approaches to expanding healthcare access to underserved rural communities.
"The Rural Health Innovation Centeris the next step in Shawnee State University's mission to lead our region in developing quality candidates for the healthcare needs of our community," said SSU President Eric Andrew Braun. "By working together with our healthcare partners, we can develop new solutions for improving care in our region."
Dr. Christine Raber will lead the new program, serving as Associate Provost for Rural Health Innovation.
"I am honored and very excited to serve in this new role and look forward to working collaboratively with our community partners," said Dr. Raber. "Together we can drive innovation that advances health care access, addresses regional workforce needs, and positively impacts the health and well-being of our community."
Dr. Raber started her career at Shawnee State University in 1994 as a Professor of Occupational Therapy. She has played a central role in the development of the University's three Occupational Therapy programs and has led program accreditation and campus accessibility during her career.
As Dean of the College of Health & Human Services, Dr. Raber advanced several programs to increase capacity and led fundraising efforts to support a comprehensive Health Science Labs renovation that will begin this fall.
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Original text here: https://www.shawnee.edu/news/dr-raber-leads-health-innovation-center.html
Del Mar College Names Edgar Moctezuma as Vice President and Chief Physical Facilities Officer
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Del Mar College issued the following news:
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October 08, 2026
Del Mar College names Edgar Moctezuma as vice president and chief physical facilities officer
New executive team member brings to college over 20 years of experience in large venue and higher education facilities maintenance and operations
Article by Melinda Eddleman
Del Mar College (DMC) has named Edgar Moctezuma its new vice president and chief physical facilities officer, bringing experience in large sports, entertainment and higher education facilities maintenance and operations. Moctezuma
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Del Mar College issued the following news:
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October 08, 2026
Del Mar College names Edgar Moctezuma as vice president and chief physical facilities officer
New executive team member brings to college over 20 years of experience in large venue and higher education facilities maintenance and operations
Article by Melinda Eddleman
Del Mar College (DMC) has named Edgar Moctezuma its new vice president and chief physical facilities officer, bringing experience in large sports, entertainment and higher education facilities maintenance and operations. Moctezumawill join DMC's leadership team Monday, Oct. 12.
Moctezuma, who most recently served as chief property officer for the Lone Star College System, has more than 20 years of experience overseeing facilities and operations, including 14 years at Reliant Stadium - now NRG Stadium - and Shell Energy Stadium in Houston prior to leading facilities operations at University of St. Thomas.
"As Del Mar College continues to grow and invest in the facilities and learning environments that support our students and community, strong leadership of our physical infrastructure will remain essential. I am confident Edgar's experience and perspective will be assets as we maintain our existing facilities, plan for future needs and ensure our campuses continue to support the College's mission."
-Dr. Mark Escamilla, Del Mar College President and Chief Executive Officer
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Moctezuma holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. He is also a Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Project Management Professional (PMP) and HVAC certified.
Dr. Escamilla added, "His experience spans large-scale facilities operations, engineering, project management and the stewardship of complex physical environments, and I look forward to the experience and leadership Edgar will bring to our College and our work ahead."
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About Del Mar College
Del Mar College empowers students to achieve their dreams. The college offers quality programs, individual attention, outstanding instruction through faculty with real-world experience and affordability to credit and noncredit students in Corpus Christi and across the South Texas Coastal Bend region. Nationally recognized while locally focused, Del Mar College provides students programs that match current or emerging career opportunities in the area. Whether students are interested in the fine arts, sciences, business, occupational or technical areas, students get the education they need for the future they want at Del Mar College.
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Original text here: https://vikingnews.delmar.edu/del-mar-college-names-edgar-moctezuma-as-vice-president-and-chief-physical-facilities-officer/
