Benefits launches college tuition savings program
Effective Oct. 1, active benefits-eligible faculty and staff will have the opportunity to make contributions to a MO$T account.
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Class of 2007 is rich in talent, diversity
The approximately 1,375 first-year students hail from all over the world and represent approximately 20 countries and 50 states.
Gallery of Art exhibition charts growth of University
Influence 150: 150 Years of Shaping a City, a Nation, the World begins Sept. 5 at the Gallery of Art; an opening reception is from 5:30-8 p.m.
Epilepsy treatments may benefit from mouse model
School of Medicine researchers were excited to discover that astrocytes play a critical role in the development of epileptic seizures.
Liver plays key role in how steroids cause diabetes, hypertension
Glucocorticoids are critical for treating many afflictions; research now reveals why these commonly used drugs have such dangerous side effects.
Largest human chromosome so far sequenced
The analysis, published in a recent issue of the journal Nature, revealed that the chromosome has about 1,150 genes and 940 so-called pseudogenes.
Scotch elm making comeback
After going through some rough times, the popular Scotch elm at the southeast end of Brookings Hall has weathered the storm — literally — and appears to be coming through with flying green colors. In September 2001, strong winds came through and almost split the approximately 90-year-old tree in half at the base. Horticultural manager […]
Promotions, tenure received by faculty
At recent Board of Trustees meetings, faculty members were granted tenure or promoted with tenure.
Fall Assembly Series opened by Bollinger
Fall highlights include prominent scientists and colloquia on the environment; many lectures are part of the Sesquicentennial celebration.
Physics rolls out Science Saturdays lectures
University College and the Department of Physics, both in Arts & Sciences, are inviting the public to join University scholars and teachers in their annual exploration of the frontiers of science. The Fall 2003 Science Saturdays series of lectures, part of the University’s Sesquicentennial celebration, will feature selected members of the physics department presenting their […]