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When a group of nursing students at the University of New England decided to bring together architects, public health experts, and clinicians for a conversation about birth, they did more than organize an event—they sparked a conversation about how design thinking can reshape maternal care in a state where access and outcomes remain pressing concerns. […]
Recent research from the University of New England (UNE) sheds new light on how students across the United States experience school meal programs. Led by Michele Polacsek, Ph.D., M.P.H., director of UNE’s Centers for Public Health within the Institute for Public and Planetary Health, two peer‑reviewed studies examine the links between student perceptions, meal quality, […]
In an era marked by rapid technological change, economic volatility, and global disruption, the ability to lead through uncertainty has become a critical skill for professionals across industries. The University of New England’s Honors College Dean John Austin, Ph.D., addresses this pressing need in his forthcoming book, “Certain About Uncertainty: Build Resilience, Gain Confidence, and […]
Each spring, the University of the Pacific rallies its global network for a 24‑hour giving challenge known as Pacific Gives. This annual event brings together alumni, friends, faculty, and students from all three campuses—Stockton, Sacramento, and San Francisco—to support scholarships, academic programs, athletics, and essential student services. In 2026, Pacific Gives returns on April 21‑22, […]
When university students step outside the classroom and into a professional sports environment, the lessons they gain often extend far beyond the playbook. The inaugural Culture Day hosted by the University of the Pacific at Levi’s Stadium offered a vivid illustration of how identity, personal branding, and leadership intersect in today’s competitive job market. By […]
Understanding the Real Barrier to Energy Infrastructure Development When policymakers and industry leaders discuss the future of clean power, the conversation often centers on technological breakthroughs—better batteries, more efficient turbines, or advanced grid software. A recent study led by scholars at the University of Kansas shifts that focus, revealing that the primary obstacle to expanding […]
When the curtain rose on the University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music this spring, audiences were treated to a rare double‑bill that highlighted both the technical prowess and emotional depth of emerging opera talent. The production paired Samuel Barber’s concise masterpiece “A Hand of Bridge” with Gian Carlo Menotti’s haunting “The Medium,” offering a […]
When the University of the Pacific announced that men’s basketball assistant coach Garrett Bridges had been selected for the 2026 Silver Waves Media Rising Stars award, the news resonated far beyond the Stockton campus. The honor places Bridges among a select group of emerging coaches who are shaping the future of college basketball across the […]
Why Adelphi Chose Italy as a Living Classroom Adelphi University’s Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences has transformed a traditional semester abroad into an immersive faculty‑led experience that treats the entire Italian peninsula as a classroom. Rather than confining learning to lecture halls, the program places students in historic towns, bustling markets, […]
The Impact of the Meals for Maine Initiative Since its launch in 2023, the University of New England’s Meals for Maine program has packaged over 350,000 meal kits, providing nutritious rice‑and‑beans meals to families and individuals across all 16 counties. The latest event, held in partnership with the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, added 50,000 kits […]
