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University of Pennsylvania Workshop Guides PhDs and Postdocs for Non-Academic Careers

University of Pennsylvania Workshop Guides PhDs and Postdocs for Non-Academic Careers

The University of Pennsylvania's Career Services is offering a workshop titled 'Beyond the CV: How to Prepare Now for a Job Outside Academia.' This program is specifically designed for PhDs and postdocs who are considering transitioning into industry, government, or nonprofit sectors. The workshop aims to provide concrete and actionable advice beyond simply updating a resume, focusing on strategies for a more successful and less stressful job search. Key areas covered include narrowing career focus by identifying target industries, employers, and job titles; confidently conducting informational interviews; optimizing LinkedIn profiles to reflect desired career paths; and establishing a realistic weekly routine for job searching alongside academic responsibilities.

Middle Georgia State University Provost Honored for Victim Services Curriculum Development

Middle Georgia State University Provost Honored for Victim Services Curriculum Development

Dr. David Jenks, Provost of Middle Georgia State University (MGA), has been recognized by Marsy’s Law for Georgia with a Champion Award. The award acknowledges his significant role in establishing the Victim Services Certification curriculum within MGA’s School of Education and Behavioral Science. This program aims to equip future victim service providers with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Dr. Jenks, who has over two decades of experience in higher education and victim services program development, previously founded the Department of Criminology at the University of West Georgia. His work in victim advocacy extends internationally, having contributed to modernizing victim services in various agencies across Eastern Europe. The curriculum at MGA was developed in collaboration with Dr. Brittani McNeal and Dr. Rita Davis-Cannon, Director of Victim Services for the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, to create a comprehensive syllabus for students entering the field.

USC Alumni Association Expands Regional Trojan Networks Nationwide to Enhance Alumni Engagement

USC Alumni Association Expands Regional Trojan Networks Nationwide to Enhance Alumni Engagement

The USC Alumni Association has significantly expanded its Regional Trojan Networks, adding new locations across the United States to foster stronger connections among alumni and with the university. Initially launched in March in ten regions, the networks have now grown to include Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Dallas, Hawaii, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, and Phoenix. These networks aim to provide various engagement opportunities, such as football watch parties, support for scholarships for local USC students, career development programs, and community service projects. Erika Jordan ML ’18, associate senior vice president for USC Alumni Relations, emphasized that these networks create an infrastructure for Trojans to support each other and the university.

Texas A University System Board of Regents Honors 27 Faculty and Staff with Prestigious Awards

Texas A University System Board of Regents Honors 27 Faculty and Staff with Prestigious Awards

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has recognized 16 faculty members as Regents Professors and 11 agency service, extension, and research professionals as Regents Fellows for their exceptional contributions during fiscal year 2025-26. These awards, among the highest honors bestowed by the A&M System, acknowledge individuals for their exemplary work serving their universities and the people of Texas. The Regents Professors teach across eight A&M System universities, while the Regents Fellows are affiliated with seven A&M System state agencies and Prairie View A&M University’s extension program. Board Chairman Robert Albritton emphasized that these awards highlight the crucial work often unseen by the public, from classroom teaching to laboratory research and community outreach. Chancellor Glenn Hegar added that the honors ensure this vital work is recognized and appreciated.

The Fletcher School at Tufts University Expands Social Media Presence, Including TikTok

The Fletcher School at Tufts University Expands Social Media Presence, Including TikTok

The Fletcher School at Tufts University has announced an expansion of its social media presence, adding WeChat to its existing array of platforms. This move aims to connect with a global community of students, scholars, and alumni on their preferred digital channels. The school now maintains official accounts on WeChat, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Each platform serves a distinct purpose: TikTok is used for entertaining and inspiring short videos covering student life, faculty insights, and global research; WeChat targets a specific international audience; and other platforms provide news summaries, faculty media mentions, academic program details, and visual updates. The expansion reflects a strategic effort by The Fletcher School to engage with its diverse community and disseminate information across various digital ecosystems.

Virginia Tech Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award for Research on Programmable Living Materials

Virginia Tech Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award for Research on Programmable Living Materials

Anna Duraj-Thatte, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been awarded a five-year, $440,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award. This prestigious award will support her research into creating programmable living materials using bacteria. Her project focuses on utilizing tiny protein fibers produced by bacteria as building blocks for larger materials. By manipulating these proteins, Duraj-Thatte aims to control the mechanical properties of the finished materials, making them stiff, flexible, or somewhere in between. The CAREER award is recognized as the NSF’s most significant award for early-career faculty who demonstrate the potential to lead advancements in both research and education. Duraj-Thatte's work is situated in the emerging field of engineered living materials, which integrates biology, engineering, and materials science to develop materials that can sense, respond, repair, or regenera...

Penn Engineering Establishes Accelerated Master's Program with Oberlin College

Penn Engineering Establishes Accelerated Master's Program with Oberlin College

The University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science has launched a new partnership with Oberlin College, creating an accelerated master's degree program for Oberlin undergraduates. Starting in the fall of 2027, the Oberlin-Penn Engineering 4+1 Partnership will enable eligible Oberlin students to complete a master's degree in engineering at Penn within one year after their undergraduate graduation. This initiative expands Penn Engineering's existing accelerated master's programs, which include collaborations with Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College, La Salle University, and Lincoln University. Dean Vijay Kumar of the Engineering School stated that the partnership aims to combine the breadth of a liberal arts education with advanced engineering skills, preparing students to address complex challenges. The program offers pathways into five master's programs: biotechnology, energy and sustainability, materials science, scientific computing, and systems engineering. Participating student...

St. Bonaventure University Establishes Direct Admission Pathway to UB Biochemistry Master's Program

St. Bonaventure University Establishes Direct Admission Pathway to UB Biochemistry Master's Program

St. Bonaventure University has established an articulation agreement with the University at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, creating a direct admission pathway for qualifying St. Bonaventure science students into the Jacobs School’s biochemistry master’s program. This agreement aims to provide St. Bonaventure graduates with a clear next step for advanced research training and careers in science and medicine. Eligible majors for this pathway include Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics. To qualify, students must apply during their senior year, achieve an overall GPA of at least 3.4, and a GPA of at least 3.0 in natural sciences courses. Additionally, applicants need to submit a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and complete at least one semester of undergraduate laboratory research or equivalent experience. Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang, professor of Biology and director of the Biochemistry program at St. Bonaventure, highlighted that this opportunity helps students ...

University of Southern California to Launch 'The Business of Beyoncé' Master's Course

University of Southern California to Launch 'The Business of Beyoncé' Master's Course

University of Southern California to Launch 'The Business of Beyoncé' Master's Course

Penn Carey Law Integrates AI Tools into Curriculum, Emphasizing Faculty Autonomy and Student Guidance

Penn Carey Law Integrates AI Tools into Curriculum, Emphasizing Faculty Autonomy and Student Guidance

Penn Carey Law is actively integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into its curriculum, allowing faculty to determine how AI best fits their teaching objectives. This initiative, part of the Penn Carey Law AI Project and the broader Technology, Regulation, AI, and the Law (TRAIL) initiative, aims to prepare students for the evolving legal profession. The project provides faculty with workshops, AI Office Hours, and resources like syllabus guidance and sample AI-use policies. Deputy Dean Polk Wagner emphasizes an experimental mindset, encouraging faculty to try new approaches and share their findings. Examples include Professor Catherine Struve's research aid for tracing legislation and Professor Paul Heaton's chatbot for reviewing course material. While some faculty, like Struve, implement no-device policies in certain courses to focus on foundational skills, they also offer optional AI tools outside class. The approach acknowledges the diverse range of student AI proficiency, from those who avoid i...

Wilkes University Names Four Inaugural SOAR Center Faculty Fellows to Boost Research Capacity

Wilkes University Names Four Inaugural SOAR Center Faculty Fellows to Boost Research Capacity

Wilkes University's Synergistic Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR) Center has appointed four inaugural faculty fellows for the 2026-2027 academic year. The SOAR Center, established in 2025 through a National Science Foundation (NSF) Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) grant (Award #: 2519880), aims to enhance the university's research capabilities, expand strategic partnerships with industry and community organizations, and increase opportunities for externally funded research and innovation. The selected fellows are Professor David R. Carey (Computer Science), Professor Mohsen Ghamari (Mechanical Engineering), Professor Asif Abdullah Khan (Electrical Engineering), and Professor Jeffrey A. Stratford (Biology and Earth System Sciences). These faculty members were chosen by independent external reviewers based on their intellectual merit, alignment with the SOAR mission, potential for partnerships, and ability to secure grants.

Priority Marketing and FGCU Launch Digital Marketing Micro-Credential Program

Priority Marketing and FGCU Launch Digital Marketing Micro-Credential Program

Priority Marketing and FGCU Launch Digital Marketing Micro-Credential Program