
Wild Birds' Gut Microbiome Linked With Ornamentation, Body Condition
A study by Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» provides the first detailed insights into how gut microbiomes influence traits related to fitness in wild birds, addressing a gap in knowledge previously focused on captive animals.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Receives Gift to Support Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s collaborative hub for programs focused on environmental sustainability, received a significant gift from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner.

Tech Runway Entrepreneur Wins Funding from 'Sharks' at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s CrocTank
An entrepreneur from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Tech Runway was offered $250,000 during CrocTank, a first-of-its-kind live business pitch event recently hosted with the judges from ABC's show "Shark Tank."

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
The grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research Capabilities
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Hosts ABC's 'Sharks' for First-of-its-Kind Competition
The judges of ABC's "Shark Tank" will be coming to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» for its very own CrocTank, the first-of-its-kind live event on Dec. 4 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

Arslan Munir, Ph.D., Pioneer in Smart Technologies, Joins Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» College of Engineering and Computer Science recently welcomed Arslan Munir, Ph.D., an internationally renowned expert, researcher and pioneer in advanced computing and smart technologies.

VR Could be a Gamechanger in Police-Civilian Crisis Encounters
An Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» College of Social Work and Criminal Justice study immersed police officers in virtual reality training using a realistic mental illness scenario to enhance empathy and complement traditional training.

STEM Teachers in High-need Schools Resilient Despite Challenges
An Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» College of Education researcher collaborated on a study examining 30 years of STEM teacher trends, focusing on qualifications and changes in high-need, primarily high-poverty U.S. schools.

Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More than Double from 1999 to 2020
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» researchers explored overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region. The sharpest spike occurred among 25-34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55-64 had the highest rates.