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News and announcements
CLAS Teaching Excellence Showcase highlights faculty approaches to AI in education
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Faculty from across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), including chemistry professor Renée Cole, shared strategies for adapting classroom assignments in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) while celebrating excellence in teaching.
Chemistry professor Renée Cole named Herman J. and Eileen S. Schmidt Chair
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Renée Cole, professor and department executive officer of the Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), has been named the Herman J. and Eileen S. Schmidt Chair for 2026 to 2031.
Seeking sustainable nuclear energy practices
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Alumnus Harindu Rajapaksha is working to improve our understanding of nuclear waste for safer storage, recycling, and management.