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NYITCOM-Arkansas Generates $44.6 Million in Economic Impact

In a recent study, NYITCOM-Arkansas’ economic impact supports 263 jobs and operations that result in $2.2 million in additional state and local taxes.

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Cybersecurity Graduate Students Rank 25th in MITRE’s eCTF 2025 Competition

First-time participants, 10 cybersecurity students from the Vancouver campus break into the global top 25 in prestigious Embedded Capture the Flag (eCTF) challenge.

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Understanding the Cellular Underpinnings of Obesity

In his research, Assistant Professor Henry Ruiz, Ph.D., is looking to understand what makes fat cells grow, which could lead to new and improved obesity treatments.

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The Role of Mathematica in the Classroom

President Henry C. “Hank” Foley, Ph.D., discusses how Mathematica software can help students better integrate math into complex modeling, as well as opportunities for those outside traditional STEM majors and the future educational impact of AI.

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Entrepreneur, Treasurer, and Robotics Designer

When computer science student Gunn Aggarwal devised a business idea for a class, she didn’t envision the level of success that it would soon reach.

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Forging New Frontiers in Computer Science

When Siddhant Bhandari (M.S. ’23) and Surbhi Hirawat (M.S. ’23) got together for dinner one evening, they had no idea it would inspire them to do research to help preserve their Indian traditions.

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Blueprint for Healing

A multidisciplinary team of students is investigating solutions for wound healing that would speed healing and positively impact the lives of countless people.

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Students Propose Solutions to Commuting Challenges

On the heels of last fall’s efforts to solve commuting challenges, students in spring’s Data 101 course are turning ideas into action.

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BRIIC by BRIIC

A look at the new Biomedical, Research, Innovation, and Imaging Center (BRIIC).

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Change Agent

As a senior consultant at EY, Michael Alsharaiha (B.S. ’13, M.B.A. ’18) helps companies navigate change in a fast-paced and ever-evolving economy.