Over $1.1 million was raised from more than 2,700 gifts during the university’s 24-hour giving day, “Give Green: A Day for the Audacious,” held on June 25. Contributions came from all 50 states and 12 countries.
Matthew Escarra, professor at the School of Science and Engineering, is leading university researchers who have developed a hybrid solar energy converter that generates electricity and steam with high efficiency and low cost.
The A. B. Freeman School of Business is launching a Renewable and Sustainable Energy specialization within the Master of Management and Energy program this fall. The specialization will focus on the knowledge and skills needed to bring renewable energy projects from concept to completion.
Alumnus Kenneth Hoffman is the executive director of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, which will open in New Orleans in early 2021 and will illustrate Jewish life and history across 13 states.
A solo art exhibit titled “gather” showcasing work by Marianne Desmarais, professor and director of Undergraduate Architecture, will be on display until Aug. 2 at Staple Goods, located at 1340 St. Roch Avenue. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. The gallery is implementing limits on occupancy, social distancing measures and requirements for personal protective equipment. For more information, click here.
In The News
The New York Times In an opinion piece, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine’s John Barry writes that the U.S. must get its COVID-19 cases to manageable levels, similar to that of some European countries, in order for the economy and schools to reopen.
Discover Charles Figley, psychology professor and director of the university’s Traumatology Institute, explains what compassion fatigue is.
Quartz Patrick Button, economics professor, examines how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting employment for workers who are ages 65 and older.
Sports Illustrated Troy Dannen, director of athletics, discusses the COVID-19 testing regimen for student-athletes.
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