News: School of Life Sciences

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Campus News |

Among the 2,700 students expected to graduate this week, five will receive special recognition at commencement. Here's why they were selected.

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Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý researchers discover the pupfish's unique ability to go without oxygen. Unfortunately, it comes at a cost to the endangered species.

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Research |
New supercomputer adds a jolt to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý research programs. Find out more about some of the projects that will be tapping into the system's processing power.
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People |

The School of Life Sciences professor studied computer science when she first entered college, but fascination with evolution eventually drew her to genomics.

Brian Hedlund
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý offers a world of new choices to incoming freshman. Here's some advice from life sciences professor Brian Hedlund on how to sort through them.

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Campus News |

Five ÐÔÊӽ紫ý graduates will be recognized by President Donald Snyder during spring commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

Frank van Breukelen
Research |

Life Sciences and engineering professors team up to develop life-saving devices to detect stroke and heart problems.

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Research |
How a small investment in researchers is helping farmers deal with the most harmful bacteria killing their honeybee hives.
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Research |

Local high school teachers trek to Chinese hot springs with a ÐÔÊӽ紫ý team to immerse themselves in field experiences and bring back new approaches to teaching.

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Campus News |

University’s top ranked graduate/specialty programs include Boyd Law School’s legal writing program at No. 3, dispute resolution at No. 9.

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Business and Community |

Hundreds of students from 50 local schools to participate; top high school entries to attend international fair in Los Angeles.

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Research |

The state’s seemingly barren land is filled with bizarre mammals — at least for now. Mammalogist Brett Riddle lists off his favorites.