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Low-income teenagers face a high risk of becoming obese. They are vulnerable to stress-induced eating, living in neighborhoods where it may be unsafe to go outside or in families where food and money are scarce.
Aggressive behavior in animals may result in posturing, teeth baring or challenges related to protecting territory, offspring or food. In humans, it can lead to violence and death, and the causes are not always readily apparent. But where does it originate?
The 2014 Piano Institute, in association with the Piano Division of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, will present a series of master classes and recitals from July 13-19 on the university’s campus and culminate with the July 22 gala concert at…
Beverly Warren, who today begins her presidency at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, wasted no time getting more familiar with her new university family and the community. The first morning for ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s 12th president includes a walk through campus with her Cabinet, breakfast with city…
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ May 4 Visitors Center has won two awards for the center’s exhibits. The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ May 4 Visitors Center received the American Association for State and Local History’s (AASLH) 2014 Award of Merit.
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Alumni Association has announced the five recipients of the 2014 Alumni Awards. The awards recognize and honor alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field, in their communities and…
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The Piano Institute is a highly intensive program for talented piano students in grades 7-12. It is hosted each summer by the Piano Division at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music.
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Scholar of the Month
Eric Jefferis
Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences
College of Public Health
2004-present
Eric Jefferis is an associate professor of social and behavioral sciences in the College of Public Health. His research focuses on intentional injury,…
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Beverly Warren, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s new president, wants to learn what makes the university so exceptional and how we can share our unique story with the world. On July 1, her first day as the university’s leader, Warren began this quest by embarking on a listening tour.…
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Scholar of the Month
Eric Jefferis
Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences
College of Public Health
2004-present
Eric Jefferis is an associate professor of social and behavioral sciences in the College of Public Health. His research focuses on intentional injury,…