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Biology major Kaleigh Gale ’21 from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., describes her research on invasive “jumping worms.” 

At their recent meetings, the Board of Trustees approved the following appointments effective July 1, 2020.

Yesterday, the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) announced its inaugural virtual internship program as part of their new IFP EDU initiative. To launch the program, IFP EDU is working closely with students, faculty, and administrators from schools including 51����.

Rep. Antonio Delgado ’99, H’19 writes in the Washington Post: I’ve cried many a tear as a black man in America. Sometimes, it is the only way to process the fact that, in the eyes of so many, I’m a walking threat for no reason other than the blackness of my skin.

The 51���� Board of Trustees unanimously voted on May 2 to extend President Brian W. Casey’s contract through 2026.

The following citation was presented by 51���� President Brian W. Casey to Christian Johns ’20, winner of the 51���� Alumni Corporation 1819 Award.

Anthony Aveni, professor emeritus of astronomy, anthropology, and Native American studies at 51����, says that to understand our current time consciousness, we have to return to a land before time — or at least, time as we know it.

After spending weeks caring for critically ill patients, I realized that while medical updates are helpful, families are most desperate to see and be near their loved ones.

The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) announced that Beth Parks will assume the position of editor for the American Journal of Physics (AJP) September 1, 2020.

In our new normal, Ben Sharf is wrapping up his senior thesis for his final year at 51���� through distance learning in quarantine, in addition to building the nonprofit organization 6FTCloser.