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Business school alumni survey verdict: good but could do better

Graduates show strong satisfaction but some want an overhaul of content and format

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Feb 8 • 11:30 PM EST • Business • ft.com
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Record-Breaking One-Off Bugatti Brouillard Could Become the Most Expensive Bugatti Ever

A one-off aimed at a historic record Bugatti’s latest one-off, the Brouillard, steps onto the hypercar stage with the quiet confidence of a record-breaker. The brand’s tradition of bespoke excellence meets a bold new aesthetic, positioning this unique commission to potentially become the marque’s most expensive creation. Built on the proven underpinnings of the Chiron/Mistral architecture, yet transformed by distinctive craft, the Brouillard is both homage and innovation. A name born from equestrian legend More than a century ago, a striking white horse captivated Ettore Bugatti in Molsheim. That equine myth now informs the car’s name and its sensory identity. The result is an automotive portrait of athletic grace—surfaces that read like muscle, curves that suggest motion, and details that quietly speak of discipline and heritage. Embroidered horse motifs on door panels and seat backs echo the story, while a miniature glass sculpture of the steed crowns the shifter. Sculptural design with purpose The Brouillard’s silhouette favors sinuous surfaces over hard creases, allowing light to glide over its form like a tendon under skin. Aerodynamics inform elegance: an integrated ducktail replaces a deployable wing, cleansing the airflow and boosting stability at speed. Its stance is athletic, its volumes taut, and its visual language unmistakably Bugatti. “Sculptural, organic forms—like a tendon beneath the skin—hide immense power behind noble simplicity,” said design chief Frank Heyl, capturing the car’s philosophy in a single stroke. Craft elevated to an art The cabin embraces craftsmanship at an uncommon level. Custom-woven textiles from Paris introduce a discreet tartan pattern, while green-tinted carbon fiber nods to the exterior’s hue. A glazed roof creates a cathedral atmosphere, bathing the cockpit in natural light. A central spine appears to flow from exterior to interior, emphasizing continuity and structure. Highlights include: Custom textiles with subtle tartan motifs Green-tinted carbon fiber matched to the exterior finish A “cathedral” glass roof that elevates cabin ambience A sculptural centerline linking outside to inside Bespoke embroidery and glass equine detail W16 power at its absolute apex Under the sculpted skin, the final evolution of Bugatti’s 8.0‑liter, quad‑turbo W16 delivers a thunderous 1,600 hp at 7,050 rpm and 1,600 Nm of torque. This represents the pinnacle of nearly two decades of Bugatti engineering, honed to an ultimate state. The lightweight monocoque blends carbon fiber with aluminum, holding mass to around 1,900 kg for poise and control. Experts suggest the Brouillard could surpass the 282 mph (454 km/h) achieved by the Mistral, aided by more aerodynamic bodywork and the fixed ducktail. Whether or not it sets a new benchmark, its intent is clear: relentless speed paired with refinement. Exclusivity with an exacting timeline The commissioning process is intensive, with roughly 18 months of development leading to a 2027 delivery. Bugatti’s program limits itself to no more than two creations per year, ensuring focus and rarity. Each example leaves the atelier as a singular vision, shaped to the client’s collection and the brand’s ethos. An unveiling is planned for Monterey Car Week 2025, placing the Brouillard amid the world’s most discerning enthusiasts. Its patron is a European collector deeply invested in the Bugatti universe, from historic and modern cars to Carlo Bugatti furniture and Rembrandt Bugatti bronzes. A valuation poised to make history While Bugatti has not disclosed an official price, informed estimates place the Brouillard between €10 million and €30 million. Context matters: a series Mistral begins near €5 million, while the Brouillard adds profound personalization, sculptural changes, and a pace of production that keeps scarcity front and center. In an arena where uniqueness drives value, the path to a brand record is unmistakably open. What it signals for the marque The Brouillard crystallizes Bugatti’s dual identity: traditional savoir‑faire intertwined with boundary-pushing performance. It exhibits a narrative soul—the white horse of Molsheim—woven into modern materials and world-class aerodynamics. As a rolling statement, it reaffirms that the Bugatti idea is larger than speed alone; it is about story, craft, and the courage to pursue an ideal to its logical limit.

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Feb 7 • 6:12 PM EST • Technology • iowaparkleader.com
Balch Finds Her Place Behind the Scenes of Sports’ Biggest Events

With the Super Bowl back in Santa Clara, Santa Clara alumna Nicolette Balch is watching from a different vantage point than the one she had nearly a decade ago — not as someone working the event, but as a former student-athlete whose career once took her to the NFL's biggest stage.

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Feb 7 • 8:57 AM EST • Sports • santaclarabroncos.com
Deacon Sports Xtra: Giving Back: Antwan Scott Helping Make an Impact in his Community - Wake Forest University Athletics

Demon Deacons men's basketball alum Antwan Scott's Eight Way Center continues to assist children in New Bern.

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Feb 6 • 3:05 AM EST • Sports • godeacs.com
Exclusive: Symone Sanders, Eugene Daniels launch new podcast 'Clock It'

Biden alum Symone Sanders Townsend and ex-Politico star Eugene Daniels, now MS NOW anchors, will "Clock It" on a new pop culture podcast.

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Feb 5 • 7:30 AM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
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Five Outstanding Alumni to Be Inducted into UConn Business Hall of Fame

Basketball legend Emeka Okafor will be part of another acclaimed 'starting five' at the April 24 ceremony

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Feb 4 • 7:30 AM EST • Business • today.uconn.edu
Meet the Mainer who oversees New England Patriots game day entertainment

Abbey Thistle is in charge of fan engagement for the AFC champions, covering everything from game presentation to alumni events.

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Feb 3 • 3:38 PM EST • Entertainment • pressherald.com
The Big ChromeOS and Android Merger May Be Google’s Last Walled Garden

The Google-pilled ChromeOS may die so that ‘Aluminum’ will live.

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Feb 3 • 3:30 PM EST • Technology • gizmodo.com
Political Science Alumnus develops world’s first cultivated salmon

Driven by a mission to address global food insecurity while protecting vulnerable ecosystems, UC Berkeley Political Science alum Justin Kolbeck co-founded Wildtype, the world’s first cultivated

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Feb 3 • 2:33 PM EST • Science • ls.berkeley.edu
Aluminium: Why Google’s Android for PC launch may be messy and controversial

The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.

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Feb 3 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Unsinkable metal discovery could build safer ships and harvest wave energy

Researchers mimicked the air-trapping tricks of diving bell spiders to create aluminum that stays afloat—even when punctured

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Feb 3 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
Baseball slotted third in USA Today Sports preseason poll - University of Texas Athletics

Texas tabbed consensus preseason top-10 team.

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Feb 3 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • texaslonghorns.com
Mays Honors Outstanding Doctoral Alumni in Award Ceremony - Mays Business School News

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School recognized Dr. Michael Drake as the recipient of the Mays Outstanding Doctoral Alumni Award during a special event on January 30 that included a reception and a research discussion highlighting Drake’s scholarly contributions and career impact. The Mays

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Feb 2 • 8:41 AM EST • Business • news.mays.tamu.edu
Hill beaten by Schott in Bahrain play-off

German Freddy Schott beats Scotland's Calum Hill and Patrick Reed in Bahrain for his first DP World Tour title.

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Feb 1 • 12:31 PM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Takeaways from Tallahassee

FSU students, fans and alumni can say, without blinking, ‘we are the best’: the Honors Program.

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Jan 31 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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Designing the future of metabolic health through tissue-selective drug delivery

Founded by MIT alumni, the biotech firm Gensaic develops protein carriers that can deliver therapeutic molecules to specific tissues and cells.

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Jan 30 • 10:15 AM EST • Health • news.mit.edu
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A breakthrough that could make ships nearly unsinkable

Researchers have found a way to make ordinary aluminum tubes float indefinitely, even when submerged for long periods or punched full of holes. By engineering the metal’s surface to repel water, the tubes trap air inside and refuse to sink, even in rough conditions. The technology could eventually be scaled up into floating platforms, ships, or even wave-powered energy systems.

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Jan 30 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
UND Nistler College of Business & Public Administration announces newly named Fransen Department of Real Estate, Economics & Finance

UND alum Bob Fransen's gift establishes real estate major, renames department

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Jan 29 • 4:36 PM EST • Business • blogs.und.edu
Women’s Sports Bar From Northwestern Alumna Opening Near Wrigley Field

After years in Chicago’s nightlife scene, Flores is launching Level Sporting Club to put women’s sports front and center.

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Jan 29 • 9:11 AM EST • Sports • blockclubchicago.org
I have 5 major concerns about Google's Android desktop OS

A leaked screen recording showed off what Google's Android desktop OS (Aluminium OS) will look like, and it's very concerning for any Chrome OS user.

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Jan 29 • 7:31 AM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
James Perkins named interim executive director of Auxiliary and Business Services

Perkins ’92 will provide functional oversight to Auxiliary and Business Services, leading the unit’s operations that support and enhance campus life for students, faculty and staff, alumni, and visitors.

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Jan 29 • 5:26 AM EST • Business • news.vt.edu
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$10 million gift to fuel transdisciplinary data science

Tom and Cathie Woteki, an alumni couple who made profound contributions to the fields of public health and applications of enterprise computing in their careers, have made a $10 million estate gift commitment to endow multiple faculty positions or fellowships, as well as create graduate fellowships, in the College of Science and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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Jan 28 • 4:58 PM EST • Science • news.vt.edu
Leak shows Google's new Aluminium OS in action for the first time

In screenshots and videos, we get a first peek at Google's new operating system that combines Android and ChromeOS.

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Jan 28 • 10:26 AM EST • Technology • pcworld.com
Three-time UT San Antonio graduate advances health research across South Texas

Alumna Rebecca Jones' path to public health research at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine began at UT San Antonio.

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Jan 28 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • news.utsa.edu
Google just leaked a first look at Android for PC in action

Here’s what Aluminium OS actually looks like.

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Jan 28 • 4:26 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Marquette Business to host networking and panel event for National Mentoring Month

Alumni, students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate National Mentoring Month with a networking and panel event on Thursday, Jan. 29.

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Jan 26 • 11:15 AM EST • Business • today.marquette.edu
Reality dating show contestant Jardyn 'Pee Wee' Walker dies at 23

Jardyn 'Pee Wee' Walker, an alum of reality dating series 'Two Ways with Erica Mena,' was found shot to death in an alley in Missouri on Jan. 21, and his alleged killer has been arrested and charged.

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Jan 25 • 6:09 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Alum braces sports business frontiers

Earlier this month, alumnus Kyle Pagan jumped from sports blog Crossing Broad to youth sports newsletter Buying Sandlot.

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Jan 25 • 5:03 PM EST • Sports • temple-news.com
Spears Business announces 2026 MSIS Cloud of Honor inductees ahead of 5th annual celebration

Jamie Adamson, Richard Amos, Dr. Bill Hardgrave and Ayana Spriggs Talley are entering the MSIS Cloud of Honor, which celebrates distinguished graduates of Oklahoma State University’s information systems programs. The fifth annual Cloud of Honor Celebration is Feb. 27 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

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Jan 21 • 11:31 AM EST • Business • news.okstate.edu
Alumna carves unique path toward sports journalism career

Since earning a broadcast journalism degree in KSU’s Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Autumn Johnson has graduated from presenting in the classroom to being featured on televisions and screens across the country. She wears many hats in the sports journalism world, from serving as a WNBA analyst for ION Media Networks to sideline reporter for the Atlanta Dream.

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Jan 21 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • kennesaw.edu
Would we be better off without political parties?

A new free book by alumnus Christopher Baylor, a lecturer in the UCLA Department of Political Science, poses the question.

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Jan 20 • 1:46 PM EST • Politics • newsroom.ucla.edu
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Joe Montgomery, Who Made Bicycles Lighter, Dies at 86

A founder of Cannondale, he was among the first in the U.S. to mass-produce bikes frames out of large-diameter aluminum tubes, replacing heavier steel.

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Jan 18 • 2:21 PM EST • Technology • nytimes.com
Polk State’s Media Relations Manager earns national recognition as Sports Information Director of the Month

From his roots as a Polk County native and Florida State University alum, to his seasoned background in sports journalism and media relations, Mike Ferguson has built an award-winning reputation that is now national. College…

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Jan 16 • 4:01 PM EST • Sports • polk.edu
Former ASU quarterback earns NFL promotion for Carolina Panthers

Arizona State fans are happy about Kenny Dillingham, but they are also proud of an alumnus in the National Football League. Cardinals get interview with Robert Saleh for head coaching job in 2026 Mike Bercovici, a former quarterback of the Sun Devils, received a huge promotion from the Carolina Panthers.

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Jan 16 • 9:33 AM EST • Sports • burncitysports.com
Cooking Up a Food Science Career at Butterball

Thanks to a broad range of hands-on experience during her time with CALS, alumna Lottie Pate has turned her passion for food science into a career at Butterball.

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Jan 14 • 8:41 AM EST • Science • cals.ncsu.edu
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Husky Heritage Sports Museum Open January 19th - University of Connecticut Athletics

The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum , located in the UConn Alumni Center on the UConn Storrs campus, will be open to the public for self-guid...

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Jan 13 • 5:05 AM EST • Sports • uconnhuskies.com
This PVAMU alum has taught over 3,000 girls about cosmetic science and has now opened a STEM classroom

Kristen Wells-Collins ’15 ‘18 is inspiring young girls to become chemists. Wells-Collins was raised in an under-resourced community in Beaumont, TX, and said she had limited exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), according to her commentary on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” However, Wells-Collins went on to pursue a degree in chemistry at Prairie View A&M University, according to her […]

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Jan 12 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • pvamu.edu
Darden Professor Mike Lenox named Interim Dean of Darden School of Business

Lenox himself is an alumnus of the University, having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering in 1993, followed by a master’s degree in systems engineering in 1994.

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Jan 11 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • cavalierdaily.com
Do cats really hate aluminium foil? What makes them startle and what science says | - The Times of India

Trending News: Discover the science behind why cats are startled by aluminium foil, exploring their sensory reactions, and effective deterrents for keeping them off countertops.

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Jan 10 • 5:22 PM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Ohio State students hone academic, business skills through study abroad programs

Students across various majors at The Ohio State University recently gathered at the Fisher College of Business to discuss how study abroad opportunities have helped them hone skills that will benefit their studies and chosen career paths.Fisher’s Office of Global Business and its Office of Advancement hosted the inaugural Global Experience Lu...

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Jan 9 • 4:05 PM EST • Business • news.osu.edu
$4.5M alumni gift establishes major science scholarship at St. John Fisher

St. John Fisher University receives a $4.5 million alumni gift—the largest in its history—establishing the Christopher G. ’72 and Betsy C. Ullrich Endowed Scholarship for science students with financial need.

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Jan 6 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • rbj.net
Influential Harvard Business School Alum Backs Francesca Gino

Former HBS superstar Francesca Gino gains public support from billionaire hedge fund founder and HBS alum Bill Ackman

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Jan 2 • 2:07 PM EST • Business • poetsandquants.com
Influential Harvard Business School Alum Backs Francesca Gino

Former Harvard Business School Professor Francesca Gino William A. Ackman, a billionaire hedge fund manager and ’92 Harvard Business School, has publicly declared his support for embattled former Harvard Business School Professor Francesca Gino. ... The post Influential Harvard Business School Alum Backs Francesca Gino appeared first on Poets&Quants.

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Jan 2 • 2:07 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
'Community' alum Yvette Nicole Brown speaks out amid Chevy Chase doc: 'Keep my name out of your mouth'

Yvette Nicole Brown appears to blast the upcoming Chevy Chase doc, which addresses an incident between the 'Community' stars that involved Chase allegedly saying the N-word: 'Keep my name out of your mouth.'

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Dec 30, 2025 • 3:39 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
NEA Business Notes: A-State confers 2,335 degrees during fall commencement - Talk Business & Politics

Arkansas State University welcomed a new class of alumni on Dec. 13 during fall commencement exercises, as 2,335 degrees were conferred by Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Calvin White...

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Dec 30, 2025 • 3:00 PM EST • Business • talkbusiness.net
Bachelorette Alum Ali Fedotowsky Says She's Putting Her "Health First" Ahead of Weight Loss Journey

Bachelorette alum Ali Fedotowsky shared that after gaining 10 pounds in the last two months, she was focusing on not just weight loss, but on her strength in an effort to get healthier.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 3:21 PM EST • Health • eonline.com
UCLA Law receives largest gift in school history to expand entertainment and media law programs

UCLA School of Law has received the largest gift in its 76-year history, a planned gift from alumnus Ken Ziffren ’65 that will expand student training and career opportunities in media, entertainment, technology and sports law. Ziffren, a leading entertainment lawyer and co-founder of Ziffren Brittenham, previously helped establish the Ziffren Institute for Media, Entertainment, […]

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Dec 27, 2025 • 3:24 PM EST • Entertainment • nationaljurist.com
Aluminum salts emerge as likely target as health officials scrutinize childhood vaccines

The vaccine ingredient has long been a talking point for anti-vaccine activists. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made unsubstantiated claims that it is linked to allergies and autism.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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The University of Utah expands its Master of Business Creation program to a third continent

Financial support from Utah alum Pierre Lassonde and his family foundation are pivotal to the program’s growth

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Dec 24, 2025 • 9:00 PM EST • Business • deseret.com
'Weird Science' star makes rare appearance since leaving Hollywood after Steven Seagal divorce

'Weird Science' star Kelly LeBrock made a rare public appearance at 'Real Housewives' alum Lisa Vanderpump's Vanderpump Dog Gala, years after she quit Hollywood following her divorce from Steven Seagal.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health recognizes 7 distinguished alums as the 2025 'Hall of Fame' honorees

Recipients include Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor in the UCLA Fielding School’s Department of Epidemiology and Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:34 PM EST • Health • newsroom.ucla.edu
'Big Brother' alum Mickey Lee in 'critical condition' after suffering multiple cardiac arrests

Micky Lee, an alum of 'Big Brother' season 27, is in 'critical condition' after suffering a 'series of cardiac arrests'. Her family is currently fundraising to help cover sudden medical expenses.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 8:59 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
How This Alumna Built the Nonprofit Good Sports

Christy Keswick reflects on her journey from Georgetown to leading the national nonprofit Good Sports to expand access to youth sports.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 9:43 AM EST • Sports • georgetown.edu
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Georgia Southern alumnus lives on through posthumous work

The December 2025 issue of "Freshwater Science" will feature a special publication dedicated to the late José Sánchez-Ruiz, a former graduate student from Georgia Southern University's Department of Biology. His research on leaf decomposition in the Ogeechee River will be published posthumously, honoring his legacy.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:52 PM EST • Science • griceconnect.com
PNW College of Business Alumni Week Strengthens Career Connections and Celebrates Student Confidence

The Purdue Northwest College of Business brought alumni back to classrooms across campus for its annual College of Business Alumni Week, creating opportunities for students to learn directly from business professionals who once sat in their seats.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:43 AM EST • Business • pnw.edu
7 moments that defined UCLA sports in 2025

Read about the standout performances, major transitions and alumni who made headlines on the biggest stages in sports.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:41 PM EST • Sports • newsroom.ucla.edu
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
STRAYS Short Film Acquired by 7 Palms Entertainment

Strays, a short film about the day in the life of a Pakistani immigrant, is set to be distributed by 7 Palms Entertainment. The film features a cast of Broadway alums, led by James Rana, who starred in The Band's Visit.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:10 PM EST • Entertainment • broadwayworld.com
‘Harry Potter’ star reportedly joining the cast of ‘The White Lotus’ season 4

A 'Harry Potter' alum is reportedly in talks to star in season 4 of 'The White Lotus'

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Dec 16, 2025 • 12:25 PM EST • Entertainment • nj.com
Veterinarian and Animal Science Graduate  James F. Dougherty Named to Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni

The Class of 2026 inductees into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni have excelled in a varied range of fields—obstetrics and gynecology, addiction prevention and treatment, veterinary medicine, football and entrepreneurship, and government and insurance industry leadership—but they all share a uniquely Scarlet bond: A significant, unwavering devotion to supporting the university where they began […]

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:40 AM EST • Science • sebsnjaesnews.rutgers.edu
Crews respond to fire at Woodville business

Investigators believe the fire started in the grinding room of the aluminum castings business.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:51 AM EST • Business • weau.com
UH physician mentor honored for commitment to health equity | University of Hawaiʻi System News

Whitman College has honored Elliot Kalauawa with its highest alumni award.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 9:28 PM EST • Health • hawaii.edu
Music City Madness: How sports build community across fanbases

For University alum Larry Gies, sports are all about a community coming together. Before tipoff for Illinois men’s basketball’s game against Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 6, Gies talked about what an off-campus event like this means. “I think it’s just all about community,” Gies said. “Life’s about community, life’s about interacting with people,...

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Dec 13, 2025 • 10:53 AM EST • Sports • dailyillini.com
Quantum Nexus to Power California’s Research Regime

On October 3, proud alums were celebrating UC Berkeley’s past and present at Homecoming. Five floors up, campus and state leaders were hailing its future.Governor Gavin Newsom, UC President James

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Dec 12, 2025 • 3:01 PM EST • Science • ls.berkeley.edu
Using your superpower: Language and International Business alumna shares her journey from humanities student to business owner

Michelle Wiltse graduated from Clemson in 2018 with degrees in Language and International Business and Economics. Today she owns her own animal wellness company: CompanAIn. Michelle Wiltse graduated from Clemson in 2018 with degrees in Language and International Business and Economics. Today she owns her own animal wellness company: CompanAIn.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 11:01 AM EST • Business • news.clemson.edu
City Colleges of Chicago Director and ISU Health Sciences alumna becomes first Black person in Illinois to hold a doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science

When she learned she was the first Black person in Illinois to hold a *Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) she was “flabbergasted,” and not because she earned the doctorate, but because she knows it’s a catalyst for “something much bigger than me."

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Dec 11, 2025 • 8:38 PM EST • Science • colleges.ccc.edu
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UC San Diego Alumnus Honors Cognitive Science Pioneers with Endowed Chairs

UC San Diego alumnus Robert J. Glushko, Ph.D. and Pamela Samuelson have four endowed faculty chairs in honor of transformational scholars whose work shaped both modern cognitive science and Glushko’s career.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • today.ucsd.edu
(BPRW) USHER and Big Sean Announce $1 Million Entertainment Incubator to Power the Next Generation of Creators with Generous Support from Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and Emory University Goizueta Business School | Black PR Wire, Inc.

(Black PR Wire) DETROIT, MI — Global entertainment icons and Boys & Girls Clubs alumni USHER and Big Sean have announced a landmark $1 million investment in Detroit youth with the creation of the Detroit Entertainment In...

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • blackprwire.com
MIT affiliates named 2025 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows

MIT postdoc Zongyi Li, Associate Professor Tess Smidt, and seven additional MIT alumni were named 2025 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows. The fellowships will support their work in AI against difficult and intractable problems.

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Dec 8, 2025 • 3:15 PM EST • Science • news.mit.edu
Two EMU Alumni Enshrined in The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame - Eastern Michigan University Athletics

Former Eastern Michigan University student-athletes Laurie Byrd and Patrick McInnis were inducted into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, D...

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Dec 8, 2025 • 5:33 AM EST • Sports • emueagles.com
Student Explores Sports and Entertainment Law Through Alumni-Founded Firm

Jill Nelsen L'27 gained hands-on experience for NIL rules and intellectual property issues while building professional network in sports and fashion.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 3:10 PM EST • Entertainment • news.syr.edu
Big Sean, Usher invest $1M each to launch Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator for youth

Big Sean and Usher, both global entertainment icons and Boys & Girls Clubs alumni, have announced a $1 million investment each in Detroit youth through the creation of the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 1:17 PM EST • Entertainment • clickondetroit.com
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Business alumna proves service and success go hand in hand

Kristin Gawlik, a St. Mary's University Greehey School of Business double alumna, shows how one 'yes' can change your life's trajectory.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 10:15 AM EST • Business • stmarytx.edu
PEOPLE: Jeff Shultz to join Radial Entertainment’s C-suite next year

Also, Kidscreen alum Nelson Huynh will manage content sales in the Americas for Mattel on contract in 2026, and Paramount has added LatAm to franchise director Lee Harris-Gibbs' remit.

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Dec 3, 2025 • 12:15 PM EST • Entertainment • kidscreen.com
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Three degrees, one vision: Natarajan Ravikumar blends technical depth, business acumen and data mastery

Three degrees, one vision: Natarajan Ravikumar blends technical depth, business acumen and data mastery Since he was a kid in Chennai, India, relentlessly solving a Rubik’s Cube, Natarajan Ravikumar sought solutions – and he was good at it. Today, he is a three-time Charlotte master’s alumnus and a technology executive at Honeywell, where he is bridging […]

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Dec 2, 2025 • 1:02 PM EST • Business • inside.charlotte.edu
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Dr. Rhonda Richards named Dean of John Massey School of Business | Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the appointment of alumna Dr. Rhonda Richards as Dean of the John Massey School of Business. Richards has served as Interim Dean of the Massey School – which includes AACSB-accredited business programs, AABI-accredited aviation programs, and BC

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Dec 1, 2025 • 3:54 PM EST • Business • se.edu
How Michigan universities' lobbying changed amid threats to higher education

Michigan's top universities are changing tactics and tapping alumni to push back against the rising skepticism about higher education's mission.

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Nov 30, 2025 • 11:03 PM EST • Politics • detroitnews.com