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Princeton Scientists Find Potential 'Off-Switch' for HIV
While there is no cure for lingering viral infections such as HIV and herpes, a recent study at Princeton University suggests it may be possible to deactivate such viruses indefinitely with the flick of a genetic switch.
Bloomfield College Receives Support from Investors Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
Bloomfield College and Investors Savings Bank Charitable Foundation (ISBCF), the philanthropic arm of Investors Savings Bank, recently announced a grant of $100,000 given in support of the development of the new Center for Academic Development (CAD), a 12,500 sq. ft building currently under construction on the Bloomfield College campus.
Centenary College Professor To Have Art Exhibited at Viridian Artists, Inc. in New York City
Carol Yoshimine, associate professor of fine arts and director of Centenary College's art gallery, will present a solo exhibition of etchings and paintings at Viridian Artists, Inc. in New York City.
NSF Awards Grant to Support Biofertilizer Research at Rutgers-Camden
A research project at Rutgers University's Camden campus could help revolutionize agriculture through the use of fungi as
Rutgers School of Law-Newark Professor Wins Prestigious Derrick Bell Award
Professor Karima Bennoune has been selected by the Association of American Law Schools' Section on Minority Groups to receive the 2006 Derrick A. Bell, Jr. Award for her outstanding contributions to legal education in the field of international law.
New Princeton Course Combines Engineering and Community Service
Edward Coyle connects engineering students in need of real-world design experience to local non-profit organizations struggling to use technology to better serve the community.
Princeton's Gallo to Receive MLA Book Award
A book by Rubén Gallo, assistant professor of Spanish and Portuguese languages and cultures at Princeton, has been chosen for the Modern Language Association's Katherine Singer Kovacs Prize.
Princeton's Suckewer Wins Prize for Laser Research
The American Physical Society has selected Szymon Suckewer, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and co-director of the Program in Plasma Science and Technology, to receive the 2007 Arthur Schawlow Prize in Laser Science.
Felician to Host Fulbright Visiting Specialist
Felician College is one of 57 U.S. colleges and universities selected to host a Fulbright Visiting Specialist from one of the world’s many Muslim communities during academic year 2006–2007.
United Nations Approves Felician NGO
Felician College has been approved as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) by the United Nations.
Police Academy Opens at Mercer County Community College
Beginning January 16, Mercer County police recruits will now be able to study at the new Police Academy at Mercer County Community College (MCCC).
Rutgers President Announces Winning Team in Design Competition
The team, led by renowned architect Enrique Norten of Ten Arquitectos, will partner with Rutgers to design new public spaces on the College Avenue Campus - the first phase of a long-term initiative to enhance the entire New Brunswick-Piscataway campus.
Four Princeton Seniors Named Marshall Scholars
Princeton seniors Tamara Broderick, Neir Eshel, Tianhui (Michael) Li and P.G. Sittenfeld have been awarded 2007 Marshall Scholarships for graduate study in England.
Princeton's Sahner awarded Rhodes Scholarship
Princeton senior Christian Sahner, an art and archaeology major who plans to pursue a career as a professor of ancient history, has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship for graduate study at the University of Oxford.
Nanotech Tools Yield DNA Transcription Breakthrough
Researchers at Rutgers have resolved key questions about a fundamental life process and their discoveries could lead to new ways to combat deadly bacterial diseases.
Princeton's Ying-shih Yu selected for Kluge Prize
Ying-shih Yu, Princeton's Gordon Wu '58 Professor Emeritus of Chinese Studies, has been named the co-winner of the third John W. Kluge Prize for lifetime achievement in the study of humanity.
Rutgers' Bloustein School Named One of Nation's Top 10 Graduate Schools in Urban Planning
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy has been ranked No. 8 in the U.S. and No. 5 in the Northeast in an independent nationwide survey of professionals, educators and students.
Rutgers Ethics Initiative Launched to Encourage Government Reform
A survey by the Prudential Business Ethics Center at Rutgers Business School shows residents look to citizens groups and the governor to raise ethical standards and combat political corruption.
Rutgers' Barry Qualls Named New Jersey Professor of the Year
Barry V. Qualls, a 35-year veteran professor of English literature, joins professors from other states honored for their dedication to teaching undergraduate students and their influence on teaching.
Rutgers Only A Power In Football? Not Even Close
Rutgers' philosophy faculty ranked No. 2 in the English-speaking world and academic programs from history to practical mathematics also receive top ratings in their fields.
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