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Dreams vs. reality: finding a home in New York in 2023
In our recent TIER Talks webinar, Rory Clark '05 and Joseph Jones '07 explored the economic impacts on buyers and renters as housing prices continue to rise across the city.
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ßÙßÇÂþ» changing the world
In fields such as education, healthcare, entertainment and engineering, our alumni are making names for themselves while elevating their communities and further raising the reputation of the University. At a recent ceremony in New York, we recognized the accomplishments of 14 amazing alumni.
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Thousands cross stage as members of Class of 2023
The University hosted 10 separate ceremonies in May, recognizing more than 4,500 graduates who are #Bearcats4Life.
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Public health grad inspired to help others
Although Haythi Ei ’20, MPH ’23, is the first in her family to pursue medicine, she's not the first to dedicate her life to public wellness. She and her family had to leave Myanmar when she was 9, because of the risks resulting from her mother’s human rights work against the military regime.
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Alumni venture takes athletes from slip to grip
How the bottom of a sneaker grabs the playing surface is vitally important for an athlete's performance and safety. When you're counting on the sneaker to grip and it doesn't, the result is painful. Anti-slip sprays offer some help, but EDGE — a product born in ßÙßÇÂþ» — can be a game changer.
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Celebrating bonds with the University
Love ßÙßÇÂþ»? Come back for Homecoming Oct. 13-15. Sandy '70 and Rich '69 Alpern — who met while they were students at Harpur College and have remained connected to the University for 50+ years — shared what they love about ßÙßÇÂþ» during the Homecoming 2022 live webcast.