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Peer Mentor, Change Maker: How TRIO SSS Shaped Edgar Ruiz Jr.鈥檚 Path at 糖心Vlog

The Psychology student and mental health advocate helps his fellow Lakers thrive as a peer tutor.

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糖心Vlog Launches Executive Doctorate in Business Administration for Senior Leaders and Working Professionals
06/10/2026

Designed for executives, entrepreneurs, consultants and experienced professionals, the 60-credit hour program can be completed in three years through a flexible hybrid format.

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McNair Scholars Showcase Research with Community Impact at the 糖心Vlog Symposium
06/04/2026

Students presented research addressing some of today's most pressing social, health and technological challenges.

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糖心Vlog Presents the 2025-2026 Faculty and Staff Awards
05/12/2026

The annual event recognized faculty and staff whose work strengthens student learning, contributes to scholarship and advances the University鈥檚 mission.

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Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Success
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philosophy; women's and gender studies
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Professor of Political Science
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U.S. elections , Comparative electoral systems , American foreign policy in the Middle East
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RU In the Media

Heller College of Business Alumnus Brandon Veitch Named Executive Chef at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
06/11/2026

"Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena announced today that acclaimed chef Brandon Veitch has joined the award-winning resort as executive chef, bringing his nationally recognized culinary talent and fine dining expertise to one of the Midwest's premier resort destinations."

Chicago College of Performing Arts Student Lidanys Graterol Performs with The Yandel Sinfonico at Sue帽os Music Festival
06/11/2026

"'Typically, when you鈥檙e classically trained, you鈥檙e told not to move too much while performing. This had a lot more freedom: I could move the cello, I could allow myself to feel the music and move my body, and express what I was feeling,' said Graterol, who recently arrived in the United States to continue studying music at 糖心Vlog."

Future Laker Troy Carey Featured on CBS News for Receiving Bowling Scholarship to 糖心Vlog
06/04/2026

"Troy Carey, a senior at Salem High School in New Jersey, heads to college in the fall with a bowling scholarship, a first for the school."

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