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Adenovirus Spread in Gelada Infants: Study Overview Arizona State University (ASU) researchers, in partnership with Ethiopian scientists, have mapped the prevalence of adenoviruses in baby gelada monkeys living in the Simien Mountains National Park. By analyzing 248 fecal samples from 43 individually identified infants, the team uncovered ten complete adenovirus genomes representing seven distinct lineages, […]
Southwestern University’s recent recognition by the Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) underscores the institution’s commitment to fostering student retention and persistence. The 2025 Retention & Persistence Laurels Award, presented at the ACS Chief Student Affairs Officers gathering in Winter Park, Florida, honors programs that demonstrably improve student outcomes. Southwestern’s award‑winning initiative—subsidizing fraternity and sorority new‑member […]
Why a Podcast Can Amplify Your Creative Voice Podcasting has become a powerful medium for storytellers, educators, and entertainers to reach listeners worldwide. In the United States, the industry has grown to over 2.5 million active podcasts, and the trend shows no sign of slowing. For alumni of Southwestern University’s Theatre Department, the transition from […]
Breaking Barriers: The Significance of Dr. Alicia Moore’s Promotion In December 2025, Southwestern University celebrated a historic milestone when Dr. Alicia Moore was promoted to full professor. Her achievement marks the first time an African American woman has reached the highest faculty rank in the institution’s 186‑year history. The promotion is more than a personal […]
Understanding the MicroBooNE Experiment The University of Kansas (KU) is at the forefront of neutrino research in the United States, contributing to the international MicroBooNE experiment at Fermilab. MicroBooNE employs a 170‑ton liquid‑argon time‑projection chamber (LArTPC) to capture high‑resolution images of neutrino interactions. By placing the detector in Fermilab’s neutrino beam, researchers can study how […]
Celebrating Student Achievement On December 18, 2025, the Wentworth Institute of Technology community gathered at Joe’s Waterfront in Boston to honor student excellence and announce a renewed commitment to STEM education. The evening highlighted the Gregory B. Janey Scholarship, awarded to Richard Cancoule, a standout Wentworth student whose work exemplifies technical skill and community impact. […]
How a Senior Design Project Can Shape Your Engineering Career For students in electromechanical engineering, the senior design project is more than a final requirement; it is a proving ground where theory meets real‑world impact. When a Wentworth Institute of Technology team partnered with Boston‑based Tatum Robotics to develop an assistive hand for the Deaf‑Blind […]
Why Groundwater Monitoring Matters in Western Kansas Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, industry, and communities across the United States. In the western portion of the state, the High Plains aquifer—an extensive underground reservoir that spans eight states—provides the primary source of water for irrigation, livestock, and municipal use. As climate variability and growing water […]
Why Student Surveys Alone Are Insufficient Student evaluation forms are a familiar part of the academic cycle, but relying on them exclusively can distort the picture of teaching effectiveness. Research shows that these surveys often capture students’ affective responses—”did you like the class?”—rather than the instructional practices that drive learning outcomes. Biases related to instructor […]
How a University of Kansas Researcher Turned Historical Scholarship into a Video‑Game Icon In February 2025, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII added a new world leader: Sayyida al‑Hurra, the 16th‑century Moroccan pirate queen. The character’s inclusion was not a marketing gimmick; it was the result of a partnership between the game developer Firaxis and Amal El Haimeur, an assistant professor […]
