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Bertice Berry, Ph.D. at her desk

‘This Is an Aspect of Wanting to Share Black History in a Way That Is Hopeful’

Accomplished sociologist, TV host, podcaster, author ¾ÛÉ«¸ó alumna Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,used her alma mater as a familiar setting for her book "BlackWorld," which explores a "unique corner of heaven" where the living can visit with and learn from the deceased. She also some of her memories of ¾ÛÉ«¸ó and personal insights into the university's place in history. 

Tags: Alumni, Department of Sociology and Criminology, Arts & Culture, Black History Month, Nationally Distinctive

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Ice on The Brain

IN A FLASH: Brain Freeze!

A popular place for students to visit when the weather is warmer, the Behind The Brain Plaza behind Merrill Hall has been covered in snow and ice for most of February.

Tags: Sculpture, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, faculty

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A female student uses a desktop workstation in the cyber domain.

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Cybersecurity Program Ranked Among Nation's Best

¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s cybersecurity engineering program stands apart with its engineering-driven approach, preparing students to design the next generation of resilient systems that will safeguard critical infrastructure across a wide range of industries.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Cybersecurity, Nationally Distinctive

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Linda Spurlock, Ph.D. in Manot Cave

Digging Deep Into the History at Manot Cave

For thousands of years, Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel, remained a silent witness to human history. Now, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology, and a team of international researchers are being recognized for bringing the secrets of Manot Cave to the surface. 

Tags: Research & Science, Global Presence, Global Reach, Nationally Distinctive, College of Arts and Sciences, Featured Story

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Biennial Alumni Exhibition 2025

IN A FLASH: Alumni Art Show Ends Friday

The inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition, currently on display in two galleries inside ¾ÛÉ«¸ó's Center for the Visual Arts, opened on Jan. 17 and will end on Feb. 21. 

Tags: Center for the Visual Arts, Arts & Culture, Alumni, School of Art, Nationally Distinctive

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Design Innovation

Talking Teamwork and Innovation

J.R. Campbell, executive director of the Design Innovation Initiative at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó, discusses how working together can lead to amazing new ideas on the "iNNOVATION Insights" podcast and website. Campbell, who is an expert in combining technology with design, believes that when people from different backgrounds and skills come together, they can create incredible things. 

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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A ¾ÛÉ«¸ó researcher from the Department of Biological Sciences and a student work in a lab. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications

With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing ¾ÛÉ«¸ó as one of the top research universities in the nation. 

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science, Awards and Honors

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¾ÛÉ«¸ó's business analytics majors are in high demand

¾ÛÉ«¸ó's Business Analytics Students Continue to be in High Demand

Students who graduate from the business analytics program in ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are a testament to the program’s excellence.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Nationally Distinctive

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Astroflashes club member Nathan and faculty advisor Jeff Balcerski examine the design of a cubesat in a 3d modeling program.

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program

¾ÛÉ«¸ó's AstroFlashes CubeSat club has been selected for the University Nanosatellite Program, marking a significant milestone in student-led aerospace research.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Student Organizations

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Trial By Fire

‘Sacrifice is a Silent Decision That Makes the Loudest Impact’

In getting into the role of the lead character in "Trial By Fire," a play about banned books and activism, a ¾ÛÉ«¸ó student keenly feels the connections between the themes in the play and the university’s history of activism. 

Tags: School of Theatre and Dance, May 4, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, College of the Arts

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