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University Statement on Voluntary Settlement with U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights

The university will continue to enhance and expand efforts to address and combat discrimination and harassment.

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Study Shows Nurses Remain Underrepresented in News Media

Nurses are the largest group of healthcare professionals in the United States, yet they remain underrepresented in health news media, according to a new study.

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Media Tip Sheet: Nationwide Immigration Enforcement Under Trump Sparks Controversy and Fear

The Trump administration launched a nationwide immigration enforcement operation, arresting nearly 1,000 people in a single day with assistance from multiple federal agencies.

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Media Tip Sheet: Trump's Push to Extend Tax Cuts Sparks Debate Over Costly Tradeoffs

President Trump aims to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act before key provisions expire in 2025.

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Media Tip Sheet: China’s AI Breakthroughs Challenge U.S. Policies and Reshape Global Industry Dynamics

China’s rapid advancements in AI have rivaled global leaders, with models like DeepSeek-R1 achieving performance comparable to OpenAI.

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Media Tip Sheet: Health Agency Reports Frozen by Trump Administration

An immediate pause has been issued on many health agency communications with the public. This freeze by the Trump Administration is expected to last through February first.

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Cellphone bans spread in schools amid mental health concerns

More school districts across the country are making the decision to ban cellphones.

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Cellphone bans spread in schools amid mental health concerns

More school districts across the country are making the decision to ban cellphones.

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Media Tip Sheet: FDA Approves Nasal Spray to Treat Depression

The nasal spray, Spravato has been approved by the FDA for treating depression.

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Media Tip Sheet: Trump Administration’s Immigration Crackdown Sparks Tensions with Sanctuary Cities and Migrant Communities

A new Justice Department memo reveals the Trump administration’s plans to aggressively enforce immigration laws, including targeting sanctuary cities and expanding deportation powers.