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Congratulations to Kathy Bergh, senior lecturer (pictured left) and Assistant Professor Samantha Jones for being selected by ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Lacrosse student-athletes as their Most Valuable Professors. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµannouncement was made at the lacrosse competition vs St. Francis at Dix Stadium. Senior members of the lacrosse team were asked to name professors who have made the largest impact on their academic success during their time at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University. Bergh and Jones were presented with a hand-written thank you from each student-athlete, along with a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ swag bag. ...

Salvador Rivas Aceves, PhD, a Professor of Economics and Business at the University of Panamericana in Mexico, and Sarah Schmidt, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University, have been working on an impactful international project since 2018. Their collaborative effort has been empowering small-scale farmers using unique farming techniques while preserving cultural heritage. This multi-year, interdisciplinary partnership between universities and communities is making a significant social impact, with far-reaching potential for sustainability. ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµChinampa Farming S...

 A new study led by a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University Biological Sciences professor has uncovered how the avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi) has successfully invaded the Galápagos Islands, threatening the region’s unique bird species. Published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution, the research is the first to analyze the whole genome of P. downsi populations from the Galápagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµfindings highlight the importance of genomic research in understanding biological invasions and offer ways to protect Galápagos’ unique biodiversity.Invasive species like P....