News: School of Life Sciences

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Campus News |

Five 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates will be recognized by President Donald Snyder during spring commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

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Research |

Life Sciences and engineering professors team up to develop life-saving devices to detect stroke and heart problems.

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Research |
How a small investment in researchers is helping farmers deal with the most harmful bacteria killing their honeybee hives.
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Research |

Local high school teachers trek to Chinese hot springs with a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ team to immerse themselves in field experiences and bring back new approaches to teaching.

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Campus News |

University’s top ranked graduate/specialty programs include Boyd Law School’s legal writing program at No. 3, dispute resolution at No. 9.

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Business and Community |

Hundreds of students from 50 local schools to participate; top high school entries to attend international fair in Los Angeles.

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Research |

The state’s seemingly barren land is filled with bizarre mammals — at least for now. Mammalogist Brett Riddle lists off his favorites.

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Research |

Meet four recipients of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s most prestigious graduate fellowships and learn about their research and their gratitude for the funding that made it possible.

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty discoveries have commercial applications with value to the university, the private sector, and, ultimately, you. Learn about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ life sciences professor Martin Schiller, who is working to move his innovative thinking out of the laboratory and into the boardroom.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Not all library visitors have been two-legged humans. In the "Tumbleweed Tech" days, patrons sometimes slithered their way in or slurped from the fountain.

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People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's scientists make discoveries and share their findings in prestigious journals. But then what?

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People |

Two Millennium Scholars make their marks in the College of Sciences.