Substance abuse impacts thousands of families nationwide each year. URI is tackling the opioid crisis by providing family therapy options for those in need, alleviating the burden on state treatment centers overextended by the crisis. bit.ly/43NJVmr

1 in 4 people will be diagnosed with a stroke in their lifetime. The U Calgary Stroke Program has made critical breakthroughs in stroke prevention & care, including the world’s first flexible neurovascular stent used to heal brain aneurysms. bit.ly/3VL3vh9

With the rise of #AI , many have raised concerns about job displacement. A UGA team argues that socially conscious AI #innovation can improve efficiency in a factory setting, while elevating workers into more complex roles.

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Coral reef ecosystems are crucial to preventing flooding & erosion of coastal communities. As coral reefs become increasingly endangered due to #ClimateChange , a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) team has architected an artificial reef to protect coasts from extreme weather events. bit.ly/3VIoMbl

Didn’t get into that Ivy or top private college of your choice? According to a new analysis, public schools might be the best return on your investment: Listen to the Big Take podcast trib.al/YE0GIFe

To kickoff the California State University #HillDay , APLU President Mark Becker was pleased to join The CSU Chancellor Dr. Mildred García & AASCU President Charles Welch for a discussion on the state of play for higher education policy in Washington D.C.

As sports gambling becomes increasingly accessible across the U.S., a Univ. of New Mexico study examines the connection between binge-drinking behavior & risky sports betting, noting that the behaviors often occur simultaneously in states where sports betting is legal. bit.ly/49nmWQv

A recent UCLA study found that almost 1 million incarcerated people in U.S. prisons are consuming drinking water contaminated by dangerously high levels of #PFAs , or forever chemicals, which are linked to lifelong health consequences. bit.ly/49nRQrN

A Univ. of Oklahoma community revitalization project has partnered students with the community leaders of Taft, Oklahoma to build a network of active public spaces to bolster the #EconomicEngagement & resiliency of this small town. bit.ly/3PiUpo6

The upcoming #SolarEclipse will serve as a rare natural experiment for Cornell University researchers who are using the event to study the impact of daytime darkness on the movements of animals, including birds amid spring migration. bit.ly/4aEY8V1

.UBuffalo is using #AI to save lives. Victims of natural disasters often turn to social media for help when first responders are unable to locate them. The UB-led team is training ChatGPT to identify location information, aiding responders in their search bit.ly/3V8bUv1

Federal student aid opens the door to college accessibility for millions of students nationwide. APLU's advocacy, in partnership with our members and their students, is a key part of our work to drive student success through increasing college access.

The new PBS KIDS series 'Lyla in the Loop' uses interactive AI programming designed by University of Michigan researchers. The series aims to foster STEM learning through AI-assisted conversations, which allow the audience to solve real-time puzzles alongside Lyla Loops! bit.ly/3HNJtKT

A Jackson State U. partnership is leveraging student creativity to provide local businesses with free updated branding. The opportunity allows students to gain real world experience while actively revitalizing the local economy. bit.ly/4c3uASw

Breaking communication barriers: Cutting edge Univ. of Maryland neuroscience research leverages brain imaging to translate our inner monologue into words, with the goal of helping nonverbal individuals communicate with others. go.umd.edu/4abwrmN

APLU thanks Martin Heinrich, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, & Lori Chavez-DeRemer - Text LORI to 78100 for introducing the bipartisan Postsecondary Student Success Act. This bill would leverage evidence-based retention strategies to support students in completing postsecondary education.
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In a breakthrough scientific discovery, University of Pittsburgh researchers pinpointed the biological process responsible for noise induced hearing loss. The team is now developing a treatment that may one day be widely available over the counter. bit.ly/43ecLMP