## Ideas Festival Emory: A Celebration of Creativity and Community Engagement From September 20 to 22, 2024, Emory University will host its inaugural Ideas Festival Emory, a vibrant gathering that promises to be a melting pot of creativity, knowledge, and community engagement. This festival will feature over 40 thought leaders, including the Grammy-nominated duo SOFI […]
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George Washington University and National Gallery Launch Artist Residency Program
## The Intersection of Art, Civic Engagement, and Education: A New Era for U.S. Colleges In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at George Washington University (2024 USNews Ranking: 67) has partnered with the National Gallery of Art to launch a three-year artist residency program aimed at fostering civic engagement […]
Northeastern University’s Innovative Education and Research Model in AI
Northeastern University: A Living Laboratory for AI Advances On September 10, 2024, Northeastern University was recognized as a “living laboratory” for advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). This designation stems from the university’s unique educational model and research methodologies that support rapid and reliable progress in AI. Northeastern’s approach to AI research emphasizes not only theoretical […]
Clemson University Launches Tiger Tech Shop to Enhance Tech Services
The Grand Opening of the Tiger Tech Shop at Clemson University: A New Era of Technology on Campus On September 9, 2024, Clemson University (2024 USNews Ranking: 86) announced the grand opening of its new Tiger Tech Shop, set to take place on September 17, 2024. This event marks a significant milestone for the university, […]
Marcus Foundation Grants $25.9 Million for Stroke Research at Emory University
Major Grant for Stroke Research at Emory University and Grady Health System On September 5, 2024, the Marcus Foundation announced a significant grant of $25.9 million to the Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center at Emory University and Grady Health System. This funding aims to advance life-saving stroke research, particularly focusing on the Rapid Evacuation and […]
Fei-Fei Li’s Speech at Princeton: Merging AI with Humanistic Care
AI Trailblazer Fei-Fei Li Inspires Princeton’s Class of 2028 On September 6, 2024, the pre-read event at Princeton University took place in Jadwin Gymnasium, featuring renowned artificial intelligence expert and 1999 alumna Fei-Fei Li. In her inspiring address to incoming transfer students and the Class of 2028, Li emphasized the profound impact that today’s college […]
Vandalism in US College Campuses Sparks Debate on Free Speech and Safety
Vandalism on University Campuses: A Growing Concern On September 4, 2024, the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW–Madison) police received reports of vandalism at Library Mall, where the Hagenah Fountain and several other areas were defaced with paint. The university’s facilities planning and management staff acted quickly to remove the graffiti, while the police launched an in-depth […]
International Learning and Volunteer Activities of University of Maryland Students
Adventurous Terps Explore the World: A Gateway to Global Learning On September 4, 2024, the University of Maryland announced that over 300 students engaged in international study and volunteer activities during their summer break. This initiative allowed students to immerse themselves in diverse cultures and environments, stepping beyond the humid climate of the Mid-Atlantic region. […]
Clemson University Launches New Master’s in Sports Business and Analytics
Clemson University Launches New Master’s in Sports Business and Analytics On September 3, 2024, Clemson University’s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business announced the launch of a new Master’s in Sports Business and Analytics (MSSBA) program. This innovative program aims to equip students with the essential skills needed in the business sector of […]
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Outbreak: Climate Change and Public Health Challenges
The Rising Threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis: A Public Health Perspective On August 30, 2024, Sierra Guynn, a veterinary expert from Virginia Tech, provided an in-depth analysis of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a rare but deadly mosquito-borne disease. The recent death of a healthy middle-aged resident in New Hampshire due to EEE, along with a […]
