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Julian Schwinger's Legacy at Harvard: A Celebration of Scientific Genius

November 7, 2024

February 12, 2018, marked a special day at Harvard University as it celebrated the 100th birthday of the renowned physicist Julian Schwinger. This was not just a birthday commemoration but a grand event titled "The Memories of Julian. " The university wanted to honor Schwinger's incredible contribut

health

Health Apps on Campus: A Snapshot at Debre Markos University

November 7, 2024

In 2022, smartphones became like extra limbs for young people, especially university students. At Debre Markos University in Ethiopia, health science students were no exception. They were exploring mobile health apps, tools designed to help manage health better, anytime and anywhere. This was differ

science

Celebrating Schwinger: Harvard's Tribute to a Physics Giant

November 6, 2024

Theoretical physicist Julian Schwinger was a big deal in the world of science. He helped shape modern quantum mechanics. On February 12, 2018, Harvard University held a special event called "The Memories of Julian" to mark 100 years since his birth. It's pretty impressive that even a century after h

crime

Tax Troubles: A USC Official’s Surprising Story

October 24, 2024

Imagine this: a high-ranking university official, who's supposed to promote well-being, is accused of not paying over a million dollars in taxes. This isn't a movie plot, but a real situation involving Mari Ross-Alexander, the former Associate Vice President for Student Health and Well-Being at the

crime

Pi Kappa Phi Hazing Case at Alabama: Students Charged

October 19, 2024

Four University of Alabama students faced charges for alleged fraternity hazing incidents. The pledge said he was shoved, stepped on, and had things thrown at him. Videos from Aug. 25 and Aug. 28 showed pledges being mistreated in the TV room and band room. These incidents were part of the fraternit

education

Columbia Professor Faces Campus Ban After Anti-Israel Protest Clash

October 17, 2024

Last week, Columbia University banned a professor named Shai Davidai from campus. The ban happened after he argued with anti-Israel protesters and had heated exchanges with school leaders on the anniversary of a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. The school claims Davidai harassed some faculty member

education

Why Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Stands Out for Aviation Professionals

October 12, 2024

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is known worldwide for its focus on aviation and aerospace. With campuses in Florida and Arizona, it serves nearly 31,000 students. But what makes ERAU stand out? Let’s explore. ERAU has been around since 1926. Unlike other universities, its curriculum is

politics

Georgia Universities Seek Ban on Transgender Athletes

October 10, 2024

Georgia's university leaders have voted unanimously to ask sports organizations like the NCAA to ban transgender women from women's sports. This move comes after the state's lieutenant governor promised to pass a similar law. The regents want these organizations to follow the rules of the National A

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Bodies Given to Texas Medical School Without Consent

October 7, 2024

For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal

politics

Professors: Misunderstood Teachers or Political Targets?

October 7, 2024

Lately, college and university professors have been under a lot of scrutiny. Especially during political campaigns, they've faced criticism for teaching subjects that some people might find controversial. For instance, during the recent debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Trump quoted Ric