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Student Health Center inaccessible in fall 2026

By Cal Sutton Rider students were not able to receive on-campus medical attention for the beginning of the fall 2026 semester. Concerns grew as the semester proceeded and students were referred to outside resources, which are exceedingly difficult for students without personal transportation to access. Inconsistencies were found in the Student Health Center’s responses to… Continue Reading Student Health Center inaccessible in fall 2026

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Oct 21 • 5:05 AM EDT • Health • theridernews.com
Political science, history student connects hometown roots to DC policy work

Dawson Glogau gained hands-on experience in policy research and advocacy during a summer internship in Washington, D.C., through the Liberal Arts Semester in Washington Program.

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Oct 20 • 4:24 PM EDT • Science • psu.edu
Political science, history student connects hometown roots to DC policy work

Dawson Glogau gained hands-on experience in policy research and advocacy during a summer internship in Washington, D.C., through the Liberal Arts Semester in Washington Program.

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Oct 20 • 4:24 PM EDT • Politics • psu.edu
MTSU group selected for prestigious Berkeley Lab learning opportunity

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Five students from Middle Tennessee State University will travel to California this November for an immersive “mini-semester” at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, also known as Berkeley Lab. Nyah Bentley, Addison Berry, Tomy Chet, Sarah A. Holzmann, Gavin Liles and Gloria Silva will join groups from two other universities, Spelman College and the University of […]

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Oct 19 • 7:01 PM EDT • Science • mtsunews.com
Here are some of the ways LSU’s Student Health Center supports students during the semester

The LSU Health Center has various resources to help you with your physical and mental health. From student check-ups to therapy, here are some services available to LSU students at the Student Health Center. Physical health LSU’s primary care clinic is what most LSU’s are aware of. Students are encouraged to make an appointment, but...

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Oct 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • lsureveille.com
Riverside has a donkey dilemma. Can science offer clues for coexistence?

For students at UC Riverside, the start of fall semester means picking up their class syllabus, catching up with friends and snapping selfies with the adorable wild donkeys that roam

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Oct 16 • 12:47 PM EDT • Science • uniondemocrat.com
SKC builds new generation of Indigenous leaders with national business chapter

It's the first week of classes at Salish Kootenai College for the fall semester. As class lets out, students, new and returning, are making their way into the John Peter Paul building for the first meeting of an important club on campus. This club gives students hands-on experience by inspiring Indigenous students with leadership, networking, scholarships and business experience.

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Oct 15 • 3:00 AM EDT • Business • leaderadvertiser.com
Carson College student consultants move regional businesses forward

Regional businesses can receive a semester of consulting support from WSU Vancouver business students, guided by faculty and experienced business leaders, at no cost.

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Oct 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • news.wsu.edu
Political science student explores intersection of AI, public policy

Erin Gregorian spent the summer interning with Innovative Future Collective in Washington, D.C., as part of the Liberal Arts Semester in Washington Program.

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Oct 8 • 4:09 PM EDT • Science • psu.edu
Political science student explores intersection of AI, public policy

Erin Gregorian spent the summer interning with Innovative Future Collective in Washington, D.C., as part of the Liberal Arts Semester in Washington Program.

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Oct 8 • 4:09 PM EDT • Politics • psu.edu
WNMU School of Business Reaches Record Enrollment, Earns Top Statewide Rankings

Enrollment at the Western New Mexico University School of Business reached an all-time high this semester with 348 declared majors. The historic record…

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Oct 2 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • wnmu.edu
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Missouri S&T releases official fall enrollment numbers

Student athletes line up outside the Gale Bullman Building and greet new Miners as they arrive for the New Student Convocation on Aug. 18, 2026. Photo by Zachary Beers/Missouri S&T. The official fall 2026 enrollment at Missouri University of Science and Technology, recorded at the end of the semester’s fourth week, is 7,052. The fall...Continue Reading Missouri S&T releases official fall enrollment numbers

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Oct 1 • 6:20 PM EDT • Science • news.mst.edu
Here’s the newest faculty members of LSU’s College of Science

Three assistant professors have joined LSU’s College of Science this semester. Carl Procko, Ping Wang and Keegan Kirk brought their research expertise, including plant responses, adaptations and numerical analysis. Procko, assistant professor of biological sciences, works with the adaptations of plants in relation to their environments. He mentioned his interest in unusual plants, including carnivorous...

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Oct 1 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • lsureveille.com
Could Taking the Pressure Off Grades Improve Students’ Mental Health?

The University of Michigan is introducing pass/fail grades for first-semester students to ease them into college life. Do you wish your school would do the same?

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Sep 30 • 7:08 AM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
UWEC science hall to hosts last season of planetarium shows

EAU CLAIRE — During previous semesters at UW-Eau Claire, L.E. Phillips Planetarium was the place to spend nights kicking back and looking at the stars.

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Sep 29 • 6:30 PM EDT • Science • leadertelegram.com
2026 College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences promotions and tenure

At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the tenure and promotion of 19 faculty members in the College of Behavioral, Social

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Sep 29 • 11:43 AM EDT • Health • news.clemson.edu
2026 College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences promotions and tenure

At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the tenure and promotion of 19 faculty members in the College of Behavioral, Social

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Sep 29 • 11:43 AM EDT • Science • news.clemson.edu
School of Social Sciences unites four majors

This semester, the College of Arts and Sciences created the School of Social Sciences, which includes economics, political science, criminology and sociology majors. The creation of the school has been

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Sep 28 • 1:00 AM EDT • Science • valpotorch.com
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Mental health screening: “We don’t want anybody to fall through the cracks”

LIBERTY — Just 10 minutes during fall semester makes a difference in the mental health of Liberty students. The school district, in partnership with the Rural Behavior Health Institute (RBHI) […]

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Sep 26 • 12:35 PM EDT • Health • whig.com
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Photos: Fall semester, soap carving and business built by grads

Happy Friday, Huskies! This week, students in Oakland held a new kind of student government election. Over in Boston, dive inside the Soap Carving Club’s growing popularity. And, graduates share the businesses they build through entreprenuership.

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Sep 25 • 2:58 PM EDT • Business • news.northeastern.edu
From advocacy to action: Creating a culture of mental health awareness

By Abigail Rodriguez Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students and one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. Every semester,

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Sep 24 • 5:23 PM EDT • Health • njea.org
Sophomore snags Vol Court business prize

Sophomore marketing major Kendra Mueller won this semester’s Vol Court competition on Sept. 16, scoring more points than 22 others in the friendly, fast-paced event. Vol Court is a competition sponsored by the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Haslam College of Business. Executive director Breanna Hale said the purpose is to get...

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Sep 24 • 4:40 PM EDT • Business • utdailybeacon.com
From the Classroom to the Laboratory: Experiential Learning Shapes Food Science Student’s Future

Two semesters of experiential learning in Rutgers’ food packaging laboratory helped Daniel Burd transform classroom knowledge into award-winning research with real-world applications for the food industry. When Daniel Burd first arrived at Rutgers after earning an associate degree from Brookdale Community College, he knew he loved food science because it brought chemistry and biology to […]

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Sep 24 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • sebsnjaesnews.rutgers.edu
Mobile Health Units continue service to Valley communities

Fresno State’s Mobile Health Unit program is back on the road for the fall 2026 semester, offering free healthcare services to residents throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Services include diabetes and blood pressure screenings, health and wellness assessments, referrals and flu vaccinations at most locations. Coordinated by the School of Nursing, the program provides nursing […]

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Sep 21 • 4:06 PM EDT • Health • today.fresnostate.edu
Eckerd’s conservation corps plants new microforest on campus

Eckerd College Conservation Corps led their first CPS event of the fall semester on Sept. 8. Students and ECCC members collaborated with Jared Freed–landscape designer and project manager for Wilcox

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Sep 20 • 5:15 PM EDT • Science • theonlinecurrent.com
Bar Harbor Parents Again Raise Concerns About How Some Science Education In Sixth Grade.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. BAR HARBOR—Parents again raised concerns this week about how Bar Harbor students receive science instruction after fifth grade, months after the same issue came before the Bar Harbor School Board. The concern centers on a past scheduling change at Conners Emerson School that gives fifth graders a full year of science rather than switching between science and social studies at midyear. Principal Dr. Heather Weir Webster told the board that the school has been monitoring test scores, teacher feedback, and the experience of students as it considers whether the current approach is working. If it is not, the approach may be changed, but that would not likely occur this school year. In fifth and sixth grade, the school used to have one semester of social studies and one of science in each year. That schedule shifted because switching at midyear often broke up the learning units. So, approximately two-three years ago, they decided to shift that a bit. Science became a dedicated focus in fifth grade. Social studies was the dedicated focus in sixth grade. The school staff members are hoping to dive deeply into the data and see if the students are having a more quality experience throughout their time in those grades when it comes to science and social studies. If not, things could shift again. This year, Dr. Webster said at the September meeting, potential changes to curricula have been a bit complicated by moving into the school’s new building in late October and early November. “There have been no changes this year because it’s hard enough to handle the move. That allows them to have consistency,” Dr. Webster said. Dr. Webster said that after the Covid pandemic which prevented students from attending school in person, many fifth graders were struggling. “We tried several different configurations,” she said, including a co-teaching model to help with that struggle, but to also see how to best schedule and support those students. “We found that a January switch” where classes switched from social studies to science was really difficult. Part of the decision making stemmed from science being more hands-on and accessible to fifth graders. Social studies was a bit more abstract content, which was why the school tried the current configuration. In a letter submitted as public comment, parent Beth Dumont wrote, “In May 2026, I wrote to express my concern that our middle school students are not receiving consistent instruction in science and social studies. I appreciate that the Board took this concern seriously and requested a presentation from Principal Webster. I am also grateful for the opportunity to meet with Principal Webster and Julie Keblinsky in July to learn more about the current curriculum and scheduling. “During that meeting, I learned that the current model is intended to integrate science and social studies into other subjects during the years or semesters when they are not offered as standalone courses. “While I appreciate the intent behind this model, I remain concerned about its premise. Science and social studies are core academic disciplines that provide students with essential knowledge, skills, and ways of thinking. Yet under the current schedule, students are not guaranteed consistent instructional time in these subjects. Instead, exposure to content in these disciplines may depend on whether opportunities for integration arise within other classes. “To be clear, I strongly support interdisciplinary learning. Integrating science and social studies across the curriculum can enrich students’ educational experiences and help them make meaningful connections across subject areas. My concern is not with integration itself, but with relying on integration as a substitute for dedicated instruction in core disciplines.” Dr. Webster said that they’ve been monitoring test scores, talking to teachers, seeing how the pilot program works. It’s in its third year now of this schedule. One science teacher, she said, told her he’d seen positive outcomes with full year science and that there was a stronger classroom community. Another science teacher had concerns over the readiness last year, but she isn’t feeling that way about this year’s current class. A third teacher for social studies said he loves the full year. A fourth teacher of social studies hasn’t said that anything has changed. For the three fathers who spoke at the school committee meeting, the fractured science curriculum caused concerns. One father said that when he spoke to others, “all were surprised and confused as to why there was no dedicated, continuous science education,” at the school. Though students are testing well in science and math, he worried that without continuity in education, learning is lost. “We shouldn’t have to choose between key learning disciplines,” he said. Matthew Bergin, another father, agreed, adding, “I’m just a little concerned.” In her letter, Dumont wrote, “As the parent of a recent sixth grader who completed an entire year without a dedicated science course, I saw very little evidence that this integration was occurring in a consistent, systematic, or readily identifiable way. This is not a criticism of our middle school teachers, who have been uniformly excellent. Rather, it is a structural criticism of the current schedule.” Dr. Webster gave an update about all aspects of the schedule and how it’s created and she also spoke to social and emotional learning (SEL) in middle school. It’s explicitly taught but also embedded. Science is embedded as well and explicitly taught at all but that one grade. The school schedule is built from lunch out, then electives like art and physical education are placed, before going into the instruction time, teacher planning time, multi-tier support systems (MTSS), and then social and emotional learning. Teachers have to have 250 minutes a week of planning time per their contracts. That’s the minimum and occurs when their students are at specials. “The schedule is really not the purview of the board,” School Board Chair Marie Yarborough reminded the other board members and the public and thanked Dr. Webster for the presentation. The parents were also thanked for coming. LINK TO LEARN MORE [ ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/despite-strong-rankings-some-bar) [ Despite Strong Rankings, Some Bar Harbor Parents Raise Concerns About School's Science Education ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/despite-strong-rankings-some-bar) Carrie Jones · Jun 4 [ Read full story ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/despite-strong-rankings-some-bar) HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. 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Sep 19 • 10:31 AM EDT • Science • barharborstory.substack.com
It took 3.7 billion years for this genome to evolve. UF students assembled it in one semester

Key points Eleven undergraduate students at the University of Florida are the first to assemble the pignut hickory tree genome. The work was done as part of a hands-on research course open to all majors and taught by instructors at the Florida Museum of Natural History. The hickory tree s

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Sep 15 • 12:03 PM EDT • Science • floridamuseum.ufl.edu
WUD Wellness Committee event promotes mental health, wellbeing education amidst semester start

The University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Union Directorate Wellness Committee hosted a new event titled The Amazing Wellness Race Sept. 24 outside at Union South. The event was a collaborative effort from University Recreation & Wellbeing, Mental Health Services and Badger Recovery. The Amazing Wellness Race is a participatory, educational mental health and wellbeing fair, with...

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Diamond Research Scholars explore big questions across science, medicine and the arts

As the fall semester begins, Diamond Research Scholars are continuing research projects that explore everything from science and medicine to art and animation.

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Sep 10 • 5:13 AM EDT • Science • now.temple.edu
Business internship presentations connect classroom learning to career readiness

Nineteen Penn State Lehigh Valley business students concluded their required summer internships by presenting what they learned to faculty and staff evaluators. The presentations culminated a semester-long process designed to help students connect their academic preparation, workplace experiences and career-readiness skills.

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Sep 8 • 12:07 PM EDT • Business • psu.edu
CSU biology professor delivers talk on extremophilic microorganisms, research advancements

Thomas Santangelo began the department of biology’s fall semester seminar series at Colorado State University strong, presenting the progressive research behind microorganisms in extreme environments and how those observations can inform future research about biological resilience and adaptation. Santangelo, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at CSU, was the main speaker of the “Surprises...

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Sep 8 • 2:03 AM EDT • Science • collegian.com
Students welcomed back to campus with Bronco Bash festival

WMU held its 44th annual Bronco Bash celebration on Sept. 1 to greet students coming back to campus for the Fall 2026 semester.

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Sep 5 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • westernherald.com
NICK STROBEL: New offerings on tap at planetarium

The fall schedule of shows at the William M. Thomas Planetarium is now posted. In my final semester of hosting planetarium shows, we will start with the ever-popular "Black Holes"

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W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship announces 2025–2026 Teaching, Research, and Service Award nominees

Each semester, Fort Hays State University’s W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCOBE) recognizes outstanding faculty and staff members by nominating individuals who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service. These nominations reflect the college's commitment to recognizing the many ways faculty and staff contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university's broader mission.

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Sep 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • fhsu.edu
2026 College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences New Faculty Hires

At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the addition of nine faculty in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied

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Aug 31 • 2:19 PM EDT • Science • news.clemson.edu
2026 College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences faculty promotion

At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the tenure and promotion of 20 faculty in the College of Engineering, Computing and

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Aug 31 • 1:06 PM EDT • Science • news.clemson.edu
First National Bank Arena undergoes upgrades

There have been several upgrades made to First National Bank Arena (FNBA) as the fall semester gets underway at Arkansas State University. The arena has new indoor lighting that creates...

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Staff editorial: GW students’ passion for politics must also apply to local DC government

At first glance, it may seem that the GW student body has earned its reputation as inordinately passionate about politics. Most of the student body spends their summers working for their senators and representatives and spends their school semesters at Capitol Hill. But while our student body focuses on national politics and issues, they are forgetting about something closer to home — our local government.

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Aug 31 • 12:32 AM EDT • Politics • gwhatchet.com
APSU’s Science on Tap to open fall season with trip to Moon

Austin Peay State University’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will host its first Science on Tap of the fall semester.

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Aug 29 • 9:10 AM EDT • Science • clarksvillenow.com
Meet the new faculty of the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences

At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the addition of 13 faculty in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences.

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Aug 27 • 9:55 AM EDT • Health • news.clemson.edu
Seton Hall Faculty Advance Research, Explore AI in Health Professions

Seton Hall’s School of Health and Medical Sciences faculty presented research and contributed to national professional initiatives across their disciplines during spring semester and summer 2026.

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Aug 26 • 12:13 PM EDT • Health • shu.edu
A Business School Professor's Lessons From Teaching AI To MBAs

After a semester teaching MBAs to manage AI agents, Ayse Ozturk came away convinced judgment is the skill B-schools are failing to teach.

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Aug 25 • 4:25 PM EDT • Business • poetsandquants.com
Brand New Semester, Brand New Building: The OLOL Interdisciplinary Science Building.

It’s a brand new semester here at LSU, and right behind me is LSU’s brand new building, the Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building. The ribbon-cutting day was last spring semester, on April 17th The building will focus on disciplines such as biological sciences, chemistry, geology and geophysics, mathematics, and more. It...

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Aug 25 • 11:57 AM EDT • Science • lsureveille.com
Meet the 21 new faculty members of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business

At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the addition of 21 faculty in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. Access

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Aug 21 • 10:39 AM EDT • Business • news.clemson.edu
More than words: The political power of print at the Haggerty Museum of Art

Nearly 5,000 visitors viewed the Haggerty Museum of Art’s exhibitions, engaged in classroom conversations and discussed cross-cultural issues inspired by the semester’s focus on the political power of print.

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Aug 13 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • today.marquette.edu
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business faculty promotions

At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the tenure and promotion of nine faculty in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of

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Aug 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • news.clemson.edu
University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health

The university will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to explore different classes and lessen fears that “a low grade may have long-term consequences.”

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Aug 11 • 11:55 AM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
UNCW Business School Students Travel to Prague for Real-Life Consulting Experience by David Glew

This article was contributed by Kestrel Smoot, International Programs Coordinator for UNCW’s Cameron School of Business. During the most recent spring semester, 33 upper-level finance and marketing students from the UNCW’s Cameron School of Business traveled to Prague, Czechia, to participate in an intensive international consulting project. Unlike traditional study-abroad programs, the Prague consultancy project focuses on real client engagement. Each year’s project is entirely new, designed through collaboration between faculty and industry partners to identify a current business challenge that students will address. This year, students worked with MAMS-Champi, a Czech non-alcoholic beverage company that is seeking to expand into other global markets. Throughout the first half of the semester, students attend class at UNCW and prepare for their time abroad by conducting preliminary research, developing analytical frameworks, and organizing themselves into specialized teams responsible for tasks such as marketing strategy, industry analysis, consumer segmentation, and competitive evaluation. The course emphasizes independence and teamwork, requiring students to take ownership of their work, manage deadlines, and collaborate across functional groups. Additionally, faculty serve as advisors, allowing students to navigate the complexities of the project much as they would in a professional consulting environment. Once in Prague, students met with company leadership, toured facilities, and refined their recommendations based on real-time feedback. The in-person component is widely regarded as the most transformative aspect of the program because students must synthesize weeks of work into a cohesive presentation and deliver it to the client, demonstrating professionalism, strategic thinking, and adaptability. Beyond the consulting work, students participated in cultural and educational activities that broadened their understanding of global business environments. They explored Prague’s historic districts, learned about Czech culture, and engaged with local professionals. These experiences helped students understand how economic, regulatory, and social factors shape market opportunities. The Prague consultancy project stands as a defining example of the Cameron School of Business’s commitment to experiential learning, consistently strengthening students’ confidence, enhancing their resumes, and serving as a focal point in job interviews. Employers recognize the value of the hands-on experience and transferable skills students gain, underscoring the program’s role in preparing industry-ready graduates for today’s fast-moving business landscape.

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Aug 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com
Science Inquiry Comes Alive for Jacket Middle Schoolers

Snails, sidewalks and Double Stuff Oreos... At Partnership Middle School, instructors are finding innovative ways to help students connect the classroom to what they see in the real world every day. By integrating hands-on experiences and scientific investigations into weekly lessons, 6th and 7th grade science teachers push their classes to explore the curriculum standards through the lens of critical thinking, communication with their peers, experimentation, and scientific inquiry. Last week, two different approaches for two different grade levels saw Jacket teachers ignite the same spark for learning. On Tuesday, 6th graders in Lydia Jones' science class took their lessons outside as they explored the school grounds to identify living and non-living things. Despite the warm temperatures, they engaged in discovering unexpected objects on the campus and connecting that to what they learned in class about the criteria for what qualifies a thing as "living". Ms. Jones tasked students with walking the grounds and listing as many living and non-living things they could find in just a few minutes. Students spotted a fire hydrant, construction vehicles, grass, trees, soccer equipment, rocks, sidewalks, and even a snail hidden in the plants. After they finished the exploration, students returned to the regular classroom to discuss their results and whether their objects were classified correctly. On Thursday, 7th graders in Omini Parks' science class participated in their first lab of the semester as they explored and identified the physical properties of a favorite snack -- Oreos. Ms. Parks identified the class objective before the lab activity began by writing the academic standard on the dry erase board in a declarative statement: "I can collect and evaluate qualitative data to describe substances using physical properties." Students watched a video about how Oreo sandwich cookies are made, and then engaged in a question and answer discussion to give observations on the manufacturing process, review various types of physical properties and their scientific terminology, and talk generally about how the lab inquiry would work. The Q&A ended with a predictable question from students... "Will we be able to eat the Oreos?" The hands-on lab exercise required the 7th grade scientists to observe and record the differences between regular Oreos and the Double Stuff variety based on their physical properties. They followed the instructions in their lab brief to chart a comparison between the two types of cookies by observing properties with their magnifying lenses, measuring the height and diameter of both, and weighing the cookies with and without their filling. The activity let students put their lessons about physical properties into practice with real objects while also practicing vocabulary and writing skills to record their observations and using math skills from the last school year like taking measurements and calculating averages. Of course, they ended the lab by charting the taste of the cookies as well! These types of activities allow students to see the science standards they are learning come to life in the real world and engage with the content in new ways. Beyond that, they serve as a foundation for encouraging and growing scientific inquiry. Later in the school year, students will use the scientific method they are learning to complete science projects that require real research and the ability to explain and answer questions about their process and results. At the school-level competitive Science Fair last year, 41 Partnership students earned a place in the 2026 regional Science Fair held at MSU. From there, 14 advanced to the State Science Fair conducted at Northeast Mississippi Community College in April.

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Aug 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • starkvillesd.com
UNCW Business School Students Travel to Prague for Real-Life Consulting Experience by Robert Burrus

This article was contributed by Kestrel Smoot, International Programs Coordinator for UNCW’s Cameron School of Business. During the most recent spring semester, 33 upper-level finance and marketing students from the UNCW’s Cameron School of Business traveled to Prague, Czechia, to participate in an intensive international consulting project. Unlike traditional study-abroad programs, the Prague consultancy project focuses on real client engagement. Each year’s project is entirely new, designed through collaboration between faculty and industry partners to identify a current business challenge that students will address. This year, students worked with MAMS-Champi, a Czech non-alcoholic beverage company that is seeking to expand into other global markets. Throughout the first half of the semester, students attend class at UNCW and prepare for their time abroad by conducting preliminary research, developing analytical frameworks, and organizing themselves into specialized teams responsible for tasks such as marketing strategy, industry analysis, consumer segmentation, and competitive evaluation. The course emphasizes independence and teamwork, requiring students to take ownership of their work, manage deadlines, and collaborate across functional groups. Additionally, faculty serve as advisors, allowing students to navigate the complexities of the project much as they would in a professional consulting environment. Once in Prague, students met with company leadership, toured facilities, and refined their recommendations based on real-time feedback. The in-person component is widely regarded as the most transformative aspect of the program because students must synthesize weeks of work into a cohesive presentation and deliver it to the client, demonstrating professionalism, strategic thinking, and adaptability. Beyond the consulting work, students participated in cultural and educational activities that broadened their understanding of global business environments. They explored Prague’s historic districts, learned about Czech culture, and engaged with local professionals. These experiences helped students understand how economic, regulatory, and social factors shape market opportunities. The Prague consultancy project stands as a defining example of the Cameron School of Business’s commitment to experiential learning, consistently strengthening students’ confidence, enhancing their resumes, and serving as a focal point in job interviews. Employers recognize the value of the hands-on experience and transferable skills students gain, underscoring the program’s role in preparing industry-ready graduates for today’s fast-moving business landscape.

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Jul 31 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com
Internship offers Ohio State students international work experience

Estelle Apewokin and Matthew Wolfe, students at The Ohio State University who are majoring in science-related fields and are also studying French, say they gained valuable academic and work experience by participating in the Students in Life Sciences Abroad (STILSA) internship program over the spring semester.STILSA is an international education...

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Jul 28 • 3:30 PM EDT • Science • news.osu.edu
Everything you need to know from UNC sports this summer

While most students were away for the summer, UNC athletics continued to deliver highlight-reel plays and national headlines. Here's what you need to catch up on going into the fall semester.

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LSU students build AI solutions to help Baton Rouge businesses work smarter

LSU students showcased practical artificial intelligence solutions for four Baton Rouge organizations during the Spring 2026 LSU AI Showcase, the culminating event for a selective capstone course that partners technically advanced students with industry sponsors to solve real-world business challenges. Throughout the semester, student teams worked closely with representatives from MMR Group, Baton Rouge Community […]

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Integrated Plant Sciences program helps grad students find the right fit

The University of Georgia’s Integrated Plant Sciences program is a central access point for prospective students in plant and fungal research opportunities. In the program, students explore the research areas of over 87 faculty, performing three laboratory rotations in the fall semester, while taking a reduced core curriculum. Then students choose a thesis advisor and

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Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business

Sunderbruch earns Star Award Sowela Technical Community College honored Annamarie Sunderbruch, assistant to the chancellor, with the college’s Customer Service Star Award for the spring 2026 semester during the annual […]

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Tufts University and Bigelow Laboratory Partner to Expand Marine Science Training

Tufts University and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have launched a partnership offering graduate students a Marine Science specialization through the Sea Change Semester, combining coursework with hands-on research voyages and laboratory training in Maine.

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Public health professor completes third Fulbright Scholarship

When Dr. Helda Pinzon-Perez traveled to Uruguay and Paraguay this past semester, she brought more than her expertise in health education – she brought a commitment to expanding research, creating meaningful contributions and fostering collaboration between the two South American countries and the Central Valley. “I am just a venue to facilitate these wonderful opportunities […]

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Temple University Japan Further Expands Academic Offerings with Launch of Cybersecurity Major and Data Science Certificate in Fall 2026

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) will launch a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity through the university’s College of Science and Technology beginning in the fall 2026 semester.

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Manor College Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

Students on the Dean’s List carried a minimum of 12 credits while earning a 3.5 GPA or higher. Manor College announced the students who earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students on the Dean’s List carried a minimum of 12 academic credits for the semester while earning a 3.5 Read more >

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Dr. Jessica A. Johnson: How race, politics and sports intersect

Toward the end of the spring semester, I sent a final email to students in my Sports Icons class at Ohio State University’s Lima campus regarding the NAACP’s proposed boycott urging Black football players to avoid attending Power 4 conference schools in Southern states that have redrawn their congressional and local legislative districts. I explained […]

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Race, politics, sports intersect

Toward the end of the spring semester, I sent a final email to students in my Sports Icons class at Ohio State University’s Lima campus regarding the NAACP’s proposed boycott urging Black football players to avoid attending Power 4 conference schools in Southern states that have redrawn their congressional and local legislative districts. I explained […]

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The Importance of the Arts: An A&E Editor’s Retrospective

As someone who has been with the STAR for three semesters now focusing on Arts and Entertainment, I’ve seen just how important the arts are to our university. They’re a major part of what builds community on campus, with the way that they bring students, artists, and educators together. Whether it’s the Arts department with...

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University at Albany opens up campus, and science exploration, to district students

The semester may be over at the University at Albany but the campus is still buzzing with student learning – it just may not be the students you expect. Junior Falcon scientists from North Albany Middle School, Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School and William S. Hackett Middle School presented their experiments, and findings, to professors and graduate students at UAlbany’s Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship (ETEC) Complex on Thursday. After the science fair, the sixth and seventh-graders explored ETEC – which houses researchers, educators and entrepreneurs – and the tour was followed by a discussion with a UAlbany atmospheric science researcher and the awards ceremony. Most will likely recognize one of the science fair judges – Damian participated in the project assessments and hopefully recruited some future Great Danes!

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Alicia Salazar Contreras

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Alicia Salazar Contreras is this semester's recipient from Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences!

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Sun Belt SAAC Participates in Spring 2026 Mentorship Initiatives

NEW ORLEANS – Sun Belt Conference’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) leaders conducted community engagement initiatives centered on mentorship during the Spring 2026 semester.

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Elise Belcher

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Elise Belcher is this semester's recipient from Psychology!

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Aurora Wilde

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Aurora Wilde is this semester's recipient from Physics!

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Mackenzie Lynch

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Mackenzie Lynch is this semester's recipient from Neuroscience!

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Natalie Rawlings

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Natalie Rawlings is this semester's recipient from Molecular & Cellular Biology!

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Samuel Gibbon

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Samuel Gibbon is this semester's recipient from Math!

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UC Sports Network Returns to Full Force

The UC Sports Network received a fresh start this semester, thanks to two Ursinus seniors. Erin Ewing ‘26 and Kylie Ruggiero ‘26, both Media and […]

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Brandon Nepsa

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Brandon Nepsa is this semester's recipient from Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences!

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Angela Tatsch

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Angela Tatsch is this semester's recipient from Geosciences!

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Final faculty senate session addressed enrollment, Neyland entertainment district

As university enrollment declines nationwide, University of Tennessee administrators boast sturdy enrollment numbers for the fall 2026 semester. UT Provost John Zomchick provided an overview of the university’s fall 2026 enrollment at Monday’s faculty senate meeting, days after UT’s first-year student enrollment confirmation deadline. “I’m happy to announce that we have had a very strong...

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History and Political Science Honors Its Best of 2025-26

The Arkansas Tech University Department of History and Political Science hosted its spring 2026 awards ceremony in the Witherspoon Hall Atrium at the close of the semester. Below are the awards that were bestowed during the departmental ceremony and the names of the students who received those honors. Fay Bullock…

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Veronica Klawender

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Veronica Klawender is this semester's recipient from Ecology & Evolutionary Biology!

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Ojas Sanghi

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Ojas Sanghi is this semester's recipient from Computer Science!

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‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field

‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field ‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field A field that once seemed like a direct path to stable, lucrative work is becoming less certain under AI, students and faculty told Spectator. By Ria Vasishtha and Arjun Menon May 3, 2026 Shanying Liu / Deputy Illustrations Editor Asia Genawi, SEAS ’29, first encountered artificial intelligence during her sophomore year at her high school in Indiana. Back in 2023, policies on AI varied widely—even within the same district—and some schools had no guidance at all. As Genawi began to see the effects of AI trickle into her classroom, she turned to guidance from her home state’s Department of Education, which she said she found “outdated and inaccessible.” Genawi spent the rest of her high school career dedicated to the issue, including writing a 15-page memo exploring varying AI policies across Indiana schools, which she sent to every Indiana state senator and representative whose contact information she was able to find. She later helped draft a bill that would have required public high schools to establish and share their own AI policies with students in an accessible format. But with so many other bills already awaiting referral, hers never made it to committee. When Genawi arrived at Columbia to study computer science, she found that the gaps she had spent years trying to address in Indiana had followed her there. Many students and professors were also grappling with what AI meant for the field. Across Columbia’s undergraduate schools, computer science has become the most popular major—accounting for around 11 percent of degrees awarded in Columbia College, 32 percent in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and 12 percent in the School of General Studies in 2024. While the number of computer science majors in SEAS grew from 166 to 173 during the 2024-25 academic year, the total number across the three schools fell around 4.5 percent from 393 to 375, driven by declines at Columbia College and General Studies. At Barnard, it has grown to become the second most popular major as of 2025, up from third the year prior. The number of degrees awarded have grown fivefold since 2016. Faculty members and students in the department told Spectator that the surge in the major’s popularity has been driven in large part by its apparent promise of a secure, well-paid career path. However, they noted that the recent rise of generative AI has compromised the sense of stability that once defined the field, even as interest in technical skills among students persists. According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in 2024, out of 74 majors tracked, computer science had the fifth highest unemployment rate among majors at 7 percent, while computer engineering had the second highest at 7.8 percent. “Anecdotally, people are moving away from CS as a major,” Daniel Bauer, a senior lecturer in the computer science department, said. “They’re still taking some of our classes, right, because they think they need that, but they’re instead majoring in other things.” Bauer described a field that had shifted from what he called a “nerdy outlier discipline” to one that “everyone needs,” a sign that technical skills have become a baseline expectation across industries with the emergence of AI. “A lot of people thought, ‘Oh, it’s a guaranteed path to a stable income. You get a six-figure job right out of your undergrad,’” Bauer said. Now, companies may see AI as a way to reduce demand for entry-level programmers, especially in what he calls “code monkey jobs,” roles where a large number of employees are “just writing out code nine-to-five.” Chris Murphy, a senior lecturer in the computer science department, described the current moment as the convergence of two forces: the downturn of the job market and generative AI coming onto the scene. “Things kind of started to really pick up in 2014, 16,” he said, recalling the years after the weaker 2010 market. Murphy added that this was also a period where “students were getting more experience outside of class than they were inside of class” through internships, jobs, and side projects. Murphy suggested that the earlier momentum helped make computer science feel like both an academic program and a reliable pathway into work. That feeling is harder to sustain now as the industry reconfigures, which is a shift that students are seeing firsthand. Rebecca Yu, SEAS ’27, said that during a recent internship in Big Tech, she saw that “every single tech company was racing to integrate” large language models. She added that her manager said her intern class was the first to complete their assigned projects, which she attributed to the increased efficiency that comes with AI. Frank Liu, SEAS ’29, said that with AI lowering the barrier to coding, companies now expect everyone to write code. “A lot of companies outright say if you’re not using coding in your job, you might get fired for not being productive enough,” Liu said. Yu similarly expressed that students increasingly have to accept AI being a part of industry workflow, adding that many also “make use of it to maximize their productivity.” Richard Li, CC ’28, described a “franticness” among his peers as the pace of change accelerates. He explained how “some new tool” is released regularly, noting that tools rise and fall in prominence within weeks. He has come to believe that he doesn’t need to “match that speed all the time” and keep up with every development. Li has learned that AI tools allow him to “take a breath” and “get back into the loop much easier than before” when he needs to. While some companies specifically target Columbia when hiring, sending representatives to campus career fairs and recruiting large numbers from Columbia, a computer science degree cannot be treated as a static credential, Yu described. “You can’t just get your degree and stop learning after that. You have to always be learning,” Yu said. “That is something you basically have to expect for your job.” AI has not only affected students’ decisions to major in computer science, but also reshaped how the subject is taught. Across departments, faculty members no longer treat work done outside the classroom as a reliable measure of understanding, shifting instead toward in-person exams, quizzes, and attendance checks. While homework once made up as much as 60 to 70 percent of a student’s grade in computer science classes, Murphy said that breakdown has since flipped, with exams and quizzes now accounting for the majority. “The assumption—especially among pessimists—is that they’re using it to do their homework,” Murphy said. “They take the homework assignment. They put it into generative AI. Out comes the solution. Submit solution. The end.” Murphy said that faculty members ranged in their responses from fully prohibiting AI use to actively teaching students how to effectively work with AI. He said he shifted his approach this year after his teaching assistants called his belief that students weren’t using the technology “naïve,” and now permits students to use AI on assignments. His surveys of students in his introductory classes have told a more complicated story than the one so-called pessimists offer: Around 60 to 70 percent of students who reported using AI said they used it to have concepts explained to them, to clarify assignment instructions, to generate test cases, or to create practice questions. “Those are all ways that you might have had a tutor in the past to do that, and now you have this AI essentially as your tutor,” he said. Bauer has taken a different approach, teaching students how to use AI productively without sacrificing the core principles of the discipline. “People who are trained to actually use AI tools productively, while being in charge of designing the overall project, will be very much in demand in the next couple of years,” he said. Over the past year, a working group of computer science faculty has been redesigning the introductory and intermediate programming sequence to integrate generative AI as both a subject and a tool, representatives from SEAS wrote in a statement to Spectator. The effort is “coordinated” across the department, “not course-by-course,” with a systematic assessment of how AI integration is affecting student outcomes underway to shape the next round of changes. The goal, the department explained, is for students to be able to “read, verify, and reason about code, whether they or a model wrote it.” Tony Dear, senior lecturer in the computer science department, is piloting individualized AI feedback in a discrete mathematics course, while a machine learning course is also testing a Socratic AI dialogue system designed to “guide inquiry rather than supply answers,” the statement reads. Beyond individual courses, SEAS funded seven cross-departmental faculty projects in generative AI this past academic year, spanning biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, and computer science, according to the statement. This phenomenon extends beyond the computer science department. SEAS’ new AI minor, which it announced in November 2025, reflects the University’s attempt to adapt. The minor is specifically designed for noncomputer science majors and aims to provide “essential AI knowledge” while emphasizing practical and responsible use across disciplines, according to the SEAS website. At the center of the minor is AI in Context, a course taught by a team of faculty from the departments of computer science, applied mathematics, philosophy, music, literature, and the Writing Center, the representatives told Spectator. Bauer described it as targeted at students who want to bring AI into fields like economics or biology, rather than as a path into software engineering itself. At the graduate level, SEAS announced a new Master of Science in artificial intelligence in February, with the inaugural cohort starting in the fall. While recognizing how AI has helped them navigate coursework, students also described its rise as isolating, even among members of the Application Development Initiative, one of Columbia’s largest computer science clubs. “As people start to ask AI for questions that they would normally ask students and members, it starts to isolate people” Li said. Alexa Kafka, BC ’27, echoed Li’s sentiment, pointing out that computer science has always been a collaborative discipline with code reviews and pull requests, even as AI makes independent work easier. Despite this, Kafka noted that she hasn’t been to office hours “in at least a year.” Bauer added that faculty are exploring long-term solutions to the assessment problem. “One of the things that we’re trying to do at the department or school level is to maybe move towards computerized testing facilities,” Bauer said, referring to ideas in the department to revitalize computer labs as an alternative to pen-and-paper exams. “We have to accept that this is the reality, for better or worse.” But more exams, students say, does not mean better learning, nor does it reflect how computer science is actually done. “Code is so variable and can be approached in so many directions, there’s never just going to be one correct answer. There can be multiple optimal solutions,” Kafka said. Students also expressed concern that the shift toward exam-heavy grading pulls focus away from the applied, project-based work that better reflects both discipline and industry expectations. ADI has tried to respond more quickly than the curriculum can. Through a vibe coding workshop this past semester, club members said they wanted to help students understand not just that AI exists, but how to use it deliberately. “Vibe coding” refers to the practice of prompting AI to write code for a task or project, and has become widespread enough that ADI felt the gap in formal instruction was worth addressing, according to Sophia Huang, BC ’29. The workshop introduced students to the concept of context engineering, which Shaina Sahu, SEAS ’27, described as not just writing a prompt, but optimizing “the rest of the relevant information that you would feed into the model.” Without that, students said that AI-generated code can fail at scale or introduce difficult-to-detect bugs. Genawi said the shift toward AI has changed what it means to be good at computer science. “I think the shift has kind of gone towards what can you create and what can you do, instead of, what do you know,” she said. Indeed, during ADI DevFest, its annual hackathon, Li said more teams are trying to complete their projects than in years past. While sign-ups have historically outpaced submissions, Li said this is beginning to change because teams “have a tool that completes the vision for them.” While many students see AI as an equalizer that lowers the barrier to entry for coding and technical work, Murphy said it also creates new equity concerns inside the classroom around who can afford stronger tools and who already knows how to use them. “The equity issues I worry about are students who have access to paid versions of things versus free versions of things,” he said. Although popular AI models like ChatGPT and Claude have free versions available, both have paid models that can reach over $100 per month, which output different qualities of code. Murphy also pointed to differences in prior exposure to AI literacy itself. “Students who go to high schools or K-12 education, where they’re taught AI literacy, prompt engineering, context engineering, they understand how to do this, as opposed to students who go to schools who don’t teach that,” he said. “Then they come in, and then they’re somehow expected to know how to use these tools.” For Genawi, those disparities begin long before students arrive on campus. “It’s very interesting to consider how lucky you were geographically,” she said. “To be born where you were is influencing your ability to get access to these spaces.” Students like Yu, though broadly apprehensive about the future of computer science, are not without hope. “I’m optimistic, because I think if you’re truly passionate about CS, there will definitely be a place in the field to do something you want to do,” she said. Senior Staff Writer Ria Vasishtha can be contacted at ria.vasishtha@columbiaspectator.com. Follow Spectator on X @ColumbiaSpec. Staff Writer Arjun Menon can be contacted at arjun.menon@columbiaspectator.com. Follow Spectator on X @ColumbiaSpec. Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter and like Spectator on Facebook. Produced with Spectate by Emily Ta

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Red Bluff science student named

Elli Norton was recently honored as the Red Bluff High School’s Spring semester student after the 5th grading period. Norton, a junior, has earned a 4.43 grade point average. Among the science classes she has taken are…

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Erin Schuette

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Erin Schuette is this semester's recipient from Chemistry & Biochemistry!

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Hanga Andras-Letanovszky

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Hanga Andras-Letanovszky is this semester's recipient from Astronomy & Steward Observatory!

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Students award $10,000 to local mental health nonprofits

Students in the spring semester Philanthropy and Leadership MNGT 411 course at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business awarded $10,000 in grants through the Strive to Thrive Lincoln project to two nonprofits supporting mental and behavioral health in Lincoln — HopeSpoke and Lutheran Family Services.

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Kirkwood to launch Business Analytics Technician program in fall 2026

Kirkwood Community College will introduce a new Business Analytics Technician program beginning in the fall 2026 semester, the college announced Wednesday, April 29. The online, two-year program prepares students for careers in data analysis and business intelligence. According to Lightcast labor market data, demand for business analytics technicians — classified as a subset of data […]

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Penn State Smeal Business Ethics Team posts case competition win in Montreal

The Penn State Smeal College of Business Business Ethics Team debuted at the McGill Desautels Business Ethics Case Competition earlier this semester, earning a first-place finish.

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COLUMN: Spring sports RoundUP

Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Smile also because the spring season of Pilot athletics has been one heck of a ride. To celebrate the sweet end of 2025-26 classes and the bitter close of spring sports, I’ve created a comprehensive review of the last semester of Pilot athletics and most valuable player (MVP) nominations for each squad.

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Hanging it up: Seniors reflect on leaving Grinnell College sports

As the semester comes to a close and their final sports seasons end, many fourth-year student-athletes share how their time in athletics has shaped their Grinnell experience. Ramona Delborne `26, a forward for women’s soccer, said the thing she learned most was the sense of community and love that grew out of the sport. “Giving...

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Entertainment Committee’s TechFest 2026 with Rachel Chinouriri

On April 8, as the end of the spring semester approached, Stevens Entertainment Committee (EC) hosted the highly anticipated musical event to kick off the summer festivities: TechFest 2026 Each year, the student-run Entertainment Committee works to coordinate a memorable event filled with fun activities, performances from students, and top musicians. Previous years’ headliners included

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Looking back, looking forward on a spring semester of Texas sports

Baseball: Looking back: Loaded with a talented transfer portal class headlined by junior outfielder Aiden Robbins and junior catcher Carson Tinney, Texas baseball has jumped out to an impressive 30–8 record in head coach Jim Schlossnagle’s second year on the Forty Acres. Looking forward: The starting pitching trio of sophomore Dylan Volantis, senior Ruger Riojas...

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Students criticize Yale police intervention in mental health crises

A student organization has spent the semester organizing a campaign called “YPD Out,” which calls for Yale police to stop responding to students’ mental health calls.

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Northeastern professor awarded Fulbright for AI health care plan

As part of the semester abroad, Anand Nair plans to develop and test an AI-enabled remote patient monitoring system.

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'You crushed this semester': SU legacy business class hits fundraising record

What does it mean to be part of a legacy?

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College basketball's next gold rush? 10 stars who could cash in on proposed five-for-five eligibility

If the NCAA adopts a five-for-five model before the 2026-27 fall semester, these veteran stars could have more leverage than ever. Here are the biggest potential winners

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Data Science and Biology Courses Collaborate to Provide Students With Real-World Experiences

Data science and biology courses collaborated during the spring 2026 semester at Meredith to provide students with real-world experiences.

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UNC Hussman offers new sports play-by-play class | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

This story, written by UNC Hussman alumna Caroline Daly ’24, was originally published on unc.edu. The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media has a new, hands-on class available for students interested in sports careers. Students in “MEJO 390: Sports Commentary and Play-By-Play” can call live radio broadcasts for Carolina sporting events, streamed live on the Go Heels website. This spring, 11 students are calling mostly softball games to gain experience and learn the preparation needed for a successful broadcast. The class is capped at a small number to provide consistent, individual feedback. Matt Krause, the radio voice of Carolina women’s basketball, teaches the class to help students sharpen their skills, using his experience with the Tar Heels and calling games for ACC Network and ACC Network Extra. “There is no substitute for live reps, and that is the only way you get better. The classroom component teaches you how to get better, but going about that requires sitting in that chair, making mistakes and being able to know your broadcast is going somewhere,” Krause said. “These students are doing real live games, and they will have tape where if they want to pursue this. They will have ready-made demos to send for jobs. Being able to utilize all the resources of UNC, GoHeels Productions and the Carolina Athletics brand and create these opportunities for students is really impactful.” In the class, students learn fundamentals like how to announce starting lineups for different sports and how to conduct research before games. Krause has led the class in mock preparation exercises, looking at game charts with information about the different teams and players that they can refer to at pivotal moments during the game. Krause and the students then critique each other, listening to clips from the past week to find ways to improve. It’s a rare class without a slew of quizzes or assignments. Their main tasks are calling games and making a portfolio or demo reel of their best calls at the end of the semester, all with the goal of being ready to step into similar roles after graduation. Laible live streams her coverage on the GoHeels website. Calling a live game while broadcasting her coverage allows her to get hands on experience. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Junior Anna Laible ’27 wished for a class just like this. Her first year at Carolina, she interned with the Coastal Plain League, where she was introduced to play-by-play for baseball. “I enjoy the challenge and uncertainty of each game being different because each sport looks a little different,” said Laible. “Each game is different — not just with teams but what could happen with certain records being broken or random trends. That’s what I enjoy most.” She wanted more opportunities for reps during college to prepare for a career after Carolina, so she pitched an idea for the class to Livis Freeman ’99, distinguished associate professor of sports communication. Laible and Freeman reached out to GoHeels Productions for a partnership and then connected with Krause. “This is how at UNC Hussman we separate ourselves: Our students go into the field ready,” said Freeman. “The biggest compliment we get it is when our students start their careers, they don’t need any hand-holding.” Laible calls a Carolina softball game at Kessing Stadium – after pitching the idea to Hussman faculty. Her interest in sports commentary allowed her to apply her interest as she attends Carolina. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Laible is now a student in the class, which has helped her strengthen her skills and deepen her passion for the field. The goal is to expand to other sports like soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. “The hands-on experience I’ve gotten here is invaluable. I’ve loved the classes and professors because they’ve taught me a lot, but it’s also the things outside of class, too, that have helped me grow,” said Laible. “Since being at UNC, I’ve grown a lot in the versatility, from doing writing to production and commentating. UNC Hussman and Carolina have given me the ability to be strong and well rounded.”

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