Global Reach
Alcohol Consumption Increases During Pandemic
While it's no secret that many college students drink alcohol, how COVID-19 affected these behaviors and patterns is the focus of recent research published in the journal Addictive Behaviors by the collaboration of William Lechner from the Department of Psychological Sciences and Deric Kenne from the College of Public Health. The pair sought to study the effects that a major stressor such as the pandemic could have on addictive behaviors and how vulnerabilities such as anxiety and depression played a part in the coping process of college students.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Contributive Legacy to the Assessment of Psychopathology
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, MMPI, is a standardized psychometric test that was first published by the University of Minnesota Press in 1943 and quickly became the gold standard for assessing psychopathology. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University has played a key role throughout the history of this test and a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì faculty member led the revision for the recently published and updated 2020 MMPI-3.
The American Academy Celebrated Its First Commencement
A true milestone in the concept of international education, the American Academy celebrated its first in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, this year. The American Academy is a dual-enrollment program jointly operated by ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University and the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Fourteen of the students who first enrolled in the program when it launched in July 2018 were the first to graduate.
Run the World 5K Goes Virtual for 2020: 'Think Global, Act Local'
The sixth annual Run the World 5K run/walk to sponsor ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s study abroad scholarships is going virtual this year. For the first time, fans of Run the World from all over the world can participate remotely in this event designed to support student participation in international education. Participants will complete the 5K on their own time and at their own pace. Organizers invite participants to show their ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì pride by wearing blue and gold during their run/walk and sharing their photos from all over the world with the Run the World community.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Alumna Strives to Make a Global Impact
Kiana Duncan, ‘18, developed a passion for traveling during her time at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, always taking advantage of every opportunity she had to study abroad and get new experiences. Upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 2018, Duncan has been able to turn that love into her career.
English Conversation Partner Program Goes Remote, Expands Opportunities
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Center at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì recently moved its English Conversation Partner program online. Once an in-person activity only, the program’s transitioning to a remote environment has actually opened up new opportunities, such as involvement from alumni and additional unique groups and students being able to connect with their language partners regardless of their physical location.
Alumnus Who Aimed to Solve Major Problem Raises $25 Million
Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive to continue expanding and creating solutions.
Alumnus Who Aimed to Solve Major Problem Raises $25 Million
Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive to continue expanding and creating solutions.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Emphasizes Commitment to Its International Students During Town Hall Meeting
We are here to help. That was one of the main messages international students at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University heard during a held July 9 to help answer questions and share the university’s response to a recent announcement by the federal government regarding Fall 2020 international student enrollment requirements.
Global Communication and Fast Fashion in the Classroom
Students in the class Communication in a Global Society worked in teams throughout the Spring 2020 semester to educate audiences about one specific aspect of globalization and ecology: fast fashion.