Expanding University Initiatives
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ESDRI fellow racks up the miles, all in the name of research
If you see Alicia Costello in your area, give her a wave!
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New Molecule Advances Brain Research
An international team of researchers has reported the creation of an artificial molecule that has the potential to revolutionize nanotechnology and potentially lead to learning more about the causes of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alumnus Supports Brain Health Research
Earl K. Miller, ’85, Ph.D., and his wife Marlene M. Wicherski have pledged $2 million to support research programs and students in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI).
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Senior Wins Humanitarian Award
Senior scholarship recipient Isaac Vance, ’22, received the Humanitarian Award at the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl football game in late December.
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Giving Tuesday Giving Sets Record
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Giving Tuesday Campaign concluded on Nov. 30 with a record setting $7,712,753+ raised from more than 3,000 donors who generously donated to make the world Forever Brighter for our students.
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Brain Health Grand Opening
The Brain Health Research Institute celebrated the grand opening of its new lab spaces in November with an afternoon of activities that included a keynote presentation, space dedication, tours and student research demonstrations.
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First-Gen Student Paves His Own Path
Delonte Goodman, ’22, interned at NASA in high school and is the first member of his family to attend college. He is pursuing a degree in mechatronics engineering while participating in research and serving as a Design Innovation Fellow.
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Giving Tuesday Campaign Launches
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, which has gained national recognition for its creative and successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, launched its month-long celebration of philanthropy on Nov. 1.
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DI Maker Program Is Among World’s Best
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Design Innovation Maker Program has been included in Newsweek’s 2021 list of Best Maker Schools in Higher Education that includes 200 universities worldwide.
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SkyHack 3.0 - Design Innovation Challenge
SkyHack 3.0 features student teams who will create an interactive toy ‘universe’ based on the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII and their training base, Avenger Field.