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Professor Receives $600,000 Mellon Foundation Grant to Expand Nonprofit Providing Job Skills, Hope to Young People in Detention Centers
English professor Randall Horton, Ph.D., who founded Radical Reversal, said the Mellon grant will give young people in a detention center in his home city of Birmingham, Alabama, and youths living in the neighborhood around it the chance to develop skills in digital content creation, podcasting, film, music production, and graphic design.

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New Weather Station Enhances Professor's Climate Research
A new weather station on the Branford Trolley Trail is upgrading environmental research and data collection, offering real-time insights into the effects of climate change on coastal ecosystems.

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Donor Triples Commitment to University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s Afghan Women’s Scholars Program
Henrik Nielsen, a Scandinavian business executive, has significantly increased his original seven-figure gift, enabling the University to support 42 Afghan women seeking to continue their education in the United States.

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Charger Blogger and Nutrition Sciences Major Talks Staying Healthy with Sugar
Beatrice Glaviano ’26 breaks down the science of sugar, the myths, and why donuts still deserve a place in our lives this semester.

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Innovative Ideas Take Center Stage at University’s Business Expo
The BUSA1000 EXPO showcased the innovative spirit of University of New 51¶ºÄÌ students, with 42 teams presenting business plans and competing in a pitch competition. The winning team, Pets on Wheels, impressed the judges with their entrepreneurial vision and adaptability.

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Charger Blogger Reflects on Importance of Starting Strong and Staying Consistent
Nutrition sciences major Beatrice Glaviano ’26 shares her tips for tackling the new semester with energy, grit, and plenty of peanut butter.

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An Alumna’s Journey from Student-Run Horseshoe Magazine to Newsweek
Amanda Castro ’22 shares how her time at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ shaped her love for journalism, preparing her for a fast-paced role covering the 2024 election for Newsweek.

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Doctor of Health Sciences Graduates Celebrate Milestone Thesis Publications
For the first time, theses written by recent graduates of the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ's Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) program, launched in 2021, have been published in the Journal of Healthcare Leadership (JHL), a highly respected peer-reviewed journal indexed in PubMed and the Web of Science.

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Visiting Scholar Bridges Borders in Healthcare
The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ welcomed Dr. Kateryna Lokes, a Ukrainian oral surgeon and visiting scholar, for a six-week fellowship through the BridgeUSA program. Her visit brought new perspectives on healthcare, resilience, and academic collaboration to the University community.

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An Inside Look at How a University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Finance Major Landed a Job at Deloitte
With a combination of determination, networking, and diverse experiences, Thomas Portnoy ‘25 has secured his dream job, and he is gearing up for a promising career in finance.

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From Fast-Track Graduate to Financial Advisor: A Journey in Wealth Management
Armani Miller-Jackson ‘16, ‘17 MBA discusses how the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ helped shape his path to career success in finance at UBS, one of the largest banks in the world.