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Ford, a psychology professor with an expertise in biostatistics, answers prosecutorial questions about a life-altering trauma in a manner that leans on her scientific training for security.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Mike Crommie, PhD, a Berkeley Lab scientist and UC Berkeley physics professor, said the study offered insights into electron behavior in 2D semiconductors.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

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In 1961, Carrie Meek became the first Black educator at Miami Dade College, then called North Dade Junior College, working her way through the ranks to associate dean and eventually becoming a state legislator and congresswoman.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Rao Unnava stepped down as dean of the Graduate School of Management on July 1 after serving in that position for a decade.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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Feeling anxious about doctors, hospitals, or seeking healthcare is something that, unfortunately, many people experience to some degree.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Now my guy is stuck in an insane asylum with a doctor who seems downright giddy to try out some electroshock therapy.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

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The gathering place is beach club Nammo, with its poolside restaurant and watersports instructors, smack in front of Bo’a break.

— Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
Like Guidera, Walsh also works as a surf instructor with a similar goal to instill confidence in his students.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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