At Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity, the campus doesn’t just look like a park … it’s maintained like one, thanks to a dedicated team of over 50 professionals led by Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala. From daily flower care, landscaping and tree maintenance, to mowing over 650 acres, their work is a year-round labor of love. The team’s attention to detail ensures that by spring, the campus blooms, welcoming students and visitors with vibrant color and pristine landscapes.
Their commitment reflects a shared belief that first impressions matter and Â鶹ƵµÀmakes a stunning one.
Armed with troves of data, maps and charts, graphic visualizations and mathematical skills, groups of local high schoolers are taking innovative approaches to understanding and inspiring solutions to pressing community problems. They are participants in a program led by Nicole…
Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity’s new Center for Student Excellence, which launches with the start of the 2025-26 academic year, brings together student support programs from across campus and builds on the synergies between them with the mission of helping students thrive and…
The Renée Crown University Honors Program provides an innovative community where high-achieving students at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity can hone their research and academic skills in a challenging yet supportive environment. Through specialized offerings of cutting-edge courses, lectures and opportunities for independent…
Elizabeth (Liz) DuRoss Liddy, dean emerita of the School of Information Studies (iSchool) and former interim vice chancellor and provost, passed away on Aug. 21. A pioneering scholar and researcher in natural language processing, she was 81. Liddy G’77, G’88…
Whether you’re a first-year student or returning to campus, staying connected and informed is key to a successful year. From mobile apps that streamline your daily routine to social media accounts that keep you in the loop, this guide highlights…
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