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Dana Brzezinski sits on the grass at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, holding an open notebook and talking with a friend, with campus buildings and a tree visible in the background.

Get Into Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Early: How the Early Bird Program Helps High Schoolers Start Senior Year Stress-Free

High-achieving juniors can apply now, hear back before senior year and use a non-binding early offer from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß to plan classes, finances and their next steps

2026 College Rankings: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Best

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Announces Updated Land Acknowledgement Statement

The update was developed in collaboration with the University’s Native American and Indigenous Studies program

Dani Mazariegos sits at a studio desk with her arms folded, wearing a patterned blouse.

Why Attending a College Close to Home Might Be the Best Decision for You

Just ask Dani Mazariegos – her decision to attend Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß became the first step toward national recognition and Olympic‑level opportunities

Isabella Zarate Gonzalez, wearing a blue SPARK T-shirt and a green-and-white crochet cardigan, sits at a table holding a worksheet, speaking with an elementary student who is seated around her during a classroom activity.

From One Major to Three in Four Years: Connecting Data Science, German and Linguistics at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß

In a German language program for local children and on an archive translation project, Isabella Zarate Gonzalez shows how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s mix of STEM, world languages and community engagement helped her connect her interests into a single path

Kelly Witters stands in a marine biology lab with arms crossed, in front of stacked aquariums and tubing used for aquatic research.

How Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s 4+1 Program Turned My Childhood Science Project into Real Marine Biology Research

At Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, the combined BS/MS in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences helped Kelly Witters turn a third-grade horseshoe crab project into hands-on research for coastal conservation

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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß to a registered dietitian nourishing her alma mater’s community

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

How Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s Transfer Support Helped One Student Find Her Place and Her Purpose

At Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, transfer student Abigail Rodriguez’s journey from community college to campus inspired her passion for advancing educational policy

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 Âé¶¹´«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

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2026 College Rankings: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Among Best Online Programs

Educational Leadership rises to No. 5 in the nation, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß also earns first-ever Best Online Bachelor’s ranking

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

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

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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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß