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College of Arts & Sciences

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Building a STEM Pipeline Through Summer Research for High Schoolers

Assistant Professor Robert Alexander, Ph.D., has opened his lab to more than a dozen high school students, giving them hands-on experience in psychological and biomedical research, as well as a path to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.

Portrait of Makayla Napper

Chemistry With a Side of Art

Chemistry student Makayla Napper looks forward to exploring her field while still making time for her creative hobbies.

Portrait of Jonathan Goldman

Bringing Literature to Life

Professor of Humanities and New Your Tech’s second Distinguished Professor Jonathan Ezra Goldman dispels myths of the 1920s—and the myths students tell themselves.

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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ To Be Ranked Among National Universities

For the 2027 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ will be included in a new ranking category—National Universities.

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Exploring How AI Tools Can Improve Lung Cancer Detection

Research by Assistant Professor Robert Alexander, Ph.D., and student Talia Lilikakis assesses how AI tools can most effectively alert radiologists of the possible presence of a nodule.

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Convocation 2026: Success in a Time of Change

At the annual faculty and staff convocation, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ President Jerry Balentine reflected on the accomplishments over the past year and presented his vision for the future.

Portraits of Zakir Hossain, Yihan Xu, and Christopher Janton

Robust Research

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s commitment to research paves the way for important and groundbreaking work. Meet three Ph.D. students whose work may improve disaster response, recovery after muscle and bone injuries, and anticancer therapies.

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Helping Children Manage Back-to-School Anxiety

Cognitive neuroscientist Robert Alexander, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling and wellness, reminds parents to know the signs of potential anxiety in children as the new school year approaches.

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The Problem Solvers

Meet four alumni who use their lived experiences as inspiration for entrepreneurship.

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New Works Released by University Members

New books from members of the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community highlight their unique insights, expertise, and interests.