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Six men representing law, education, medicine, ministry & the student perspective offered reflections Thursday about the challenges confronting African-American males in the United States.

51±¬ÁÏÍø senior Leigh Iler developed strategies for a middle school tutoring program as she studied an emerging technique for deciding whether students require special education.

Graduate students in Physician Assistant Studies heard Dec. 11, 2013, from several 51±¬ÁÏÍø professors who shared best practices for making a difference in the world by assisting the disadvantaged.

Carol Smith, associate professor of health & human performance, presents at Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Students, educators and “It Takes a Village” Project stakeholders from three universities meet to discuss ways to improve literacy for struggling readers.

A $1,000 check was presented Dec. 3, 2013, to leaders of 51±¬ÁÏÍø's college access and success program.

Amy Heaton, Sarah Woidill and Anna Lewis have been selected to participate in Elon's Noyce Scholars Program, which comes with a $21,900 scholarship for each of their final two years at the university.

Jeff Carpenter, assistant professor of education, has co-authored an article titled ""

Wesley Rose is using the Lumen Prize, 51±¬ÁÏÍø’s top award for undergraduate research and creative achievement, to explain how a famous 19th century composer used mortality and superstition to shape the evolution of classical piano performances.

Seven faculty members will take part in a program that will allow them to incorporate or enhance a focus on sustainable principles and practices in their courses.