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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 […]
The Spark That Ignited a Family Winery When Sean and Nicole Minor first crossed paths at Arizona State University’s Greek Sing event in 1986, neither imagined that their college connection would blossom into a nationally recognized wine label. Sean, a finance major, and Nicole, a communications graduate, found common ground in campus life, leadership roles, […]
Understanding the School Lunch Debt Crisis in America The issue of school lunch debt has become a significant concern across the United States, affecting millions of students and families. When children cannot afford school meals, they often face humiliation and inadequate nutrition, which can impact their academic performance and overall well-being. This crisis has prompted […]
Revolutionizing Recycling: How Two Wentworth Grads Are Tackling Contamination with Scrapp When Thomas Evangelista and John Scarfo first met in a Calculus I classroom at Wentworth Institute of Technology, they had no idea their shared passion for technology and entrepreneurship would lead them to co-found a global sustainability tech company. Today, as Chief Technology Officer […]