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Cultivating cannabis: Higher ed’s influence on a billion-dollar industry

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The cannabis market , a behemoth estimated at $40-57 billion nationally , is not just booming; it’s reshaping industries, creating over 300 jobs daily. Roanoke’s Cannabis Studies Program is a product of extensive research, interviews with industry leaders, and observations nationwide.

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Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Named President of Harvey Mudd College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her work has led to several technological advances, such as simulation tools for assessing emergency department patient flow, improved manufacturing processes for medical devices, and a sensor-based system to conduct early screening of Parkinson’s disease. in industrial engineering from the University of Michigan; a B.S. and an M.S.

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Roanoke College to Launch Cannabis Studies Program

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Historically, in the realm of scientific literature and research, government funding around the substance was mostly given to look at the plant’s potential negative consequences, she said. Similarly in 2022, the Pew Research Center put the percentage of U.S. You're changing that narrative to a true historical perspective."

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Answering the Call

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This can further assist with fewer medication errors. Underrepresented-in-medicine minorities are more likely to work in communities or settings with medically underserved minority populations.” Akiyode says beyond the vaccines, pharmacists provide medication therapy management and reduce treatment failures and medication problems.

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Can your school benefit from a consortium to keep its scientific research alive?

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The hallmark of America’s colleges and universities is its technological advancements in medicine and the sciences, fueled by its shrewd dedication to research. Depending on the project, colleges and universities can pair with research centers, government agencies, and multinational corporations. million grant.

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How colleges, universities can ensure the success of their Latinx students

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population growth in the past decade, according to 2022 data from the Pew Research Center. To do so, Mercy has partnered with Medical Sales College to fill a void currently in the medical sales profession; less than 14% of the country’s 115,000 sales representatives are Hispanic.

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Scammers, fraudsters are putting academia in peril. What can we do?

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The world of higher education was shocked when Marc Tessier-Lavigne, the former president of Stanford University, stepped down after an independent review found his published research fell short of “scientific rigor and process” and was mired with flaws and manipulated data. The latter may be the worst culprit.