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Sheridan Wheeler takes the temperature of salad bar tomatoes.

From Study Hall to Dining Hall: One Graduate’s Journey to a Career in Food and Nutrition

Meet Sheridan Van Biert, whose full-circle homecoming took her from Nutrition and Food Science studies at Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß to a registered dietitian nourishing her alma mater’s community

March 4, 2026

Transfer student Abigail Rodriguez sits at a desk inside a classroom with a notebook in front of her and holding a pencil.

How Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s Transfer Support Helped One Student Find Her Place and Her Purpose

At Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, transfer student Abigail Rodriguez’s journey from community college to campus inspired her passion for advancing educational policy

February 11, 2026

Horatio Wauchope , wearing a winter coat, stands outside on a campus walkway at night, holding a large folder to his chest in front of a lit academic building.

From the Creative Industry Back to Campus: A Second Act at Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß

After a decade in photography and fashion, Sociology major Horatio Wauchope is channeling his artistic background into a more focused second act, powered by financial support and Uber shifts between classes

February 3, 2026

A student sits at a computer on the campus of Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß.

2026 College Rankings: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Among Best Online Programs

Educational Leadership rises to No. 5 in the nation, Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß also earns first-ever Best Online Bachelor’s ranking

January 27, 2026

Student volunteer in pantry holding a loaf of bread

Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

University’s commitment to serving the public good receives national recognition

January 14, 2026

Cookie Howard sits at a table in a hallway in Susan A. Cole Hall.

The Single Mom of Mr. Cory’s Cookies Fame Overcomes Adversity and Rises to the Graduation Stage

Defying many odds, Cookie Howard conquers it all – and leaves a legacy of advocacy for adult learners and a tribe of supporters at Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß

January 12, 2026

Olga Mikutina, Austria’s national figure skating champion, skates her short program during a training session at the Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Ice Arena.​

How an Olympic Figure Skater Spends Her Days at Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß​

At Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, Austrian national champion Olga Mikutina fits training for the Winter Olympics 2026 into a full schedule of classes, work shifts and campus life

January 6, 2026

Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Life: Teaching Students to Think for Themselves in the Age of AI

How Dr. Freddie Harris uses writing, community research and a deeply human approach to help first-year students navigate – and thrive in – a world transformed by artificial intelligence

December 10, 2025

A group photo of some of the conference attendees.

Empowering Future College Students: Advice from Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Leaders and Professionals

Practical college-readiness tips, confidence-building guidance and uplifting insights shared at Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s Women’s Leadership Alliance Conference

November 26, 2025

A collage of four therapy and service dogs at Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß. Top left: Charley, a golden retriever, sits on a gymnasium floor. Top right: Fuji, a black labrador, looks up attentively while wearing a green service vest indoors. Bottom right: Pebbles, a mini chocolate labradoodle in a white and orange checkered sweater with faux pearls, lies on a red couch. Bottom left: Katherine, a yellow labrador, sits outdoors in sunlight wearing a green service vest.

The Dogs of Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß: How Therapy and Service Animals are Changing Campus Life

Meet the four-legged friends transforming well-being, community and student life at Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß

November 20, 2025

Emma Haskell stands on a sidewalk in lower Manhattan holding her phone.

Why Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Is a Top Choice for Affordable Tuition, Fastest Payback and Real Student Success

Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß blends affordability, access and real-world experience – helping students launch successful careers right from campus

November 10, 2025

Sara Flores sitting on campus with her laptop open.

Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Life: Sara Flores’ Path to Teaching and Leading Through Language

A Linguistics major finds purpose at Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, growing through honors classes, campus leadership and hands-on experience teaching ESL

November 3, 2025