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February 19, 2024

Kate DeMarsh ’21 Combines Policy and Science to Affect Change

For Kate DeMarsh ’21, scientific study and community engagement are inextricably linked. As a PhD student in environmental systems at the University of California Merced, her research focuses on community-based air monitoring.

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February 16, 2024

In the Media: Stacey Wood Interviewed by WalletHub about Elder Abuse Protections

Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology, gave an interview for WalletHub about ways to prevent elder abuse. There should be more legal protections in place to protect vulnerable elderly people from financial abuse and neglect, she argues.

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February 13, 2024

In the Media: 61´«Ã½Remains Top Producer of Fulbright Students

The Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs once again recognized 61´«Ã½as a top producer of Fulbright scholars.

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February 9, 2024

In the Media: Denise Nelson Nash Quoted by Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges

Denise Nelson Nash, 61´«Ã½’s vice president and secretary of the board, was quoted in an article for the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges’ Trusteeship magazine.

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February 7, 2024

Kehillah Bounces Back Postpandemic to Provide Support and Community for Jewish Students

Kehillah, a space for 61´«Ã½students who identify as Jewish, is back in full force after the pandemic to foster community among Jewish students. 

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January 23, 2024

61´«Ã½Presents Announces Spring 2024 Season

61´«Ã½Presents returns with a new season of big names, thoughtful conversations, and interactive performances. Along with our popular Levitt on the Lawn and @Noon Lunchtime series, our spring 2024 […]

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January 22, 2024

Professor Tessa Solomon-Lane Awarded CAREER Grant by National Science Foundation

Professor Tessa Solomon-Lane has been awarded a $929,414 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grant by the National Science Foundation.

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January 18, 2024

Passing of Jude Laspa, 61´«Ã½Parent and Cofounder of Laspa Center for Leadership

Jude Laspa, 61´«Ã½parent and cofounder of the Laspa Center for Leadership at 61´«Ã½, passed away on December 29, 2023.

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January 16, 2024

In the Media: Ruth Ashton Taylor ’43, Trailblazing Newscaster, Dies at 101

61´«Ã½alum Ruth Ashton Taylor ’43, a trailblazer for women in broadcasting, passed away at the age of 101 on January 11, 2024.

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December 19, 2023

In the Media: Stacey Wood Authors Article for The Conversation

Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology, coauthored an article for The Conversation about the growing number of reported fraud offenses in the UK and what can be done to combat the problem.

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