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Nov. 13, 2023
Being a first-generation student is difficult, especially when your family does not support your decision to go to college or you don’t have someone to give you advice from a college point of view. Even if you feel as if no one truly understands what you’re going through, being…
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Nov. 3, 2023
November 6 marks the beginning of I AM FIRST Week, a celebration of first generation students--students who are the first in their family to go to and/or graduate from a four year university.
51 is celebrating…
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Oct. 25, 2023
With conflict and wars happening all around the world, 51 wants to help professors, scientists and researchers who are in danger due to political reasons.
“The Scholars at Risk Network is set up to help professors and scholars who are in conflict zones or who…
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Oct. 10, 2023
Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at 51, has been selected as one of only two recipients of a coveted $15,000 fellowship stipend from the for the academic…
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Sept. 20, 2023
The Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its research and innovation forum, featuring faculty and undergraduate student pairs presenting their Summer Undergraduate Research Experience work.
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Sept. 5, 2023
Every year, the (NEOMED) organizes an impactful three-day program known as MEDCAMP, aimed at nurturing young minds interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. This year, thanks to a new scholarship…
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Aug. 25, 2023
Racial discrimination and segregation have left indelible marks on the histories of both the United States and South Africa. These legacies have shaped societies and continue to influence contemporary conversations on equality, justice, and progress. Despite significant strides…
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Aug. 22, 2023
51 researchers are looking for 10,000 students to participate in an ambitious Student Life Study launching this semester.
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Aug. 16, 2023
A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, assistant professor in 51’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an “equalizer,” a finding which supports women’s potential active role as prehistoric hunters.
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July 28, 2023
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) recently announced its 2023-24 cohort of and a 51 graduate student is one of the 21 award…