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Professor named American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow
June 09, 2026
ʳɫÊÓÆµ part-time professor Vijay Goyal has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Class of 2026. The distinction is one of the organization’s highest honors and recognizes engineers who have made significant contributions to research, industry, education, and the engineering profession.
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Associate professor earns Associated Schools of Construction regional educator award
June 08, 2026
ʳɫÊÓÆµ associate professor Minsoo Baek has earned the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Regional Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing his excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service to the construction education profession.
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First-year student earns top research award for restaurant franchise study
June 05, 2026
Having spent the past two years working as a restaurant server and bartender, ʳɫÊÓÆµ economics student Yadira Minaya became fascinated by the business side of restaurant operations. Through ʳɫÊÓÆµ's First-Year Scholars Program, she turned that curiosity into award-winning research on restaurant franchising.
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ʳɫÊÓÆµ's Megan Stoltzfus named Conference USA SAAC Choice Award recipient
June 03, 2026
Conference USA has announced that ʳɫÊÓÆµ State Director of Student-Athlete Development Megan Stoltzfus has been selected as the 2025-26 Conference USA SAAC Choice Award recipient.
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Architecture students earn AIA Georgia Design and Honor Awards
June 01, 2026
Two student teams from ʳɫÊÓÆµâ€™s College of Architecture and Construction Management were recently recognized at the 2026 American Institute of Architects Georgia (AIA Georgia) Design and Honor Awards.
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ʳɫÊÓÆµ club sports teams build national success through leadership and competition
May 29, 2026
While balancing classes, jobs, and leadership roles, ʳɫÊÓÆµ Club Sports participants spent the 2025-26 academic year competing on some of the nation’s biggest stages.
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Psychology student examines link between overnight shift work and cognitive decline
May 29, 2026
After her grandmother was diagnosed with dementia, ʳɫÊÓÆµ psychology student Maria Fata became interested in understanding whether the kind of work people do throughout their lives could affect their brain health as they age.
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Friendship fuels research success for ʳɫÊÓÆµ science students
May 28, 2026
Cecilia Le and Lily Schwartz have bonded over boba tea and chemistry research, but not necessarily in that order. The ʳɫÊÓÆµ juniors met in the lab of Associate Professor of Biochemistry Mohammad Halim, and a partnership flourished – as did a friendship. They presented research into the effectiveness of certain peptides in mitigating COVID-19 twice at the Symposium of Student Scholars, and have continued to make their way as undergraduate researchers.
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Student research uses machine learning to improve heart disease diagnosis
May 28, 2026
ʳɫÊÓÆµ student Josiah Ware is helping turn CT scans into digital models of the human heart, research that could one day help doctors detect problems faster and personalize treatment for patients. Under the guidance of Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Lei Shi in ʳɫÊÓÆµâ€™s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET), Ware is helping develop patient-specific virtual heart models using machine learning and advanced imaging.
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Reflecting on ʳɫÊÓÆµ Dance's 20-year journey
May 27, 2026
In November, the University marked the 20th anniversary of ʳɫÊÓÆµ Dance with a series of performances choreographed by Pulinkala, ʳɫÊÓÆµ faculty members Shannon Alvis and Autumn Eckman, and renowned guest artist Yankalle Filtser. Pulinkala’s choreographic work, which featured 10 current students and four alumni, was intended to bridge generations of dancers who have helped shape the program.
