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GBR!! @ShowTimee_23 pic.twitter.com/fJl3GP3h9O The Wayne High School wideout has been committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes since November Brown is rated as the 3rd-best prospect in the country Brown's speed separates him from the pack as he is an extremely talented track and field participant Brown set the national record as a freshman for his class in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.75 seconds He was also a MaxPreps All-American last season as he finished with over 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns Hudson Standish from 247Sports left an honest review on Brown "Certified burner who works both inside and outside the numbers for Dayton-area power program Wayne High School," Standish stated "10.53 100m and 21.37 200m verified personal bests stack up favorably with prospects multiple cycles older than him and led all freshman track athletes with a 6.75 in the 60m dash Elite speed clearly translates with the ability to take first-level targets to the house and create explosive plays in the return game."Natural pass catcher who should be able to stack weight on his frame Still mastering the details of the position as a sophomore but has shown encouraging flashes working an expanded route tree." Taylor will likely continue to help Nebraska peer recruit at all positions with hopes of putting together a great class for the Cornhuskers Stay up to date on all things Huskers by bookmarking Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI, subscribing to HuskerMax on YouTube, and visiting HuskerMax.com daily The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER A middle school student uses her phone while leaving school in Seoul on Nov This grant opportunity will result in agreement(s) with public including faith-based and community-based organizations (CBOs) for training and support that facilitates the training and placement of peer personnel Applicants must implement a peer personnel training and placement program that contains recruitment and outreach including faith based and community-based organizations (CBOs) for training and support that facilitates the placement of peer personnel Programs must be located in the state of California Henrik Ibsen’s 1867 play “Peer Gynt” is a 40-scene epic written in Danish verse and filled with characters from Norwegian mythology This isn’t the easiest recipe for box office gold in the 21st-century United States It helps that the music Edvard Grieg wrote for Ibsen’s play is some of the best-known music in the world even if many listeners first heard its highlights far from the concert hall The production seeks to reshuffle the source material into a highly accessible “It's a fusion of music and story that aims to create a sort of egalitarian framework for all of the artists,” Barclay said of this and his other adaptations in which he seeks to fully integrate the work of musicians and actors The colorful title character of “Peer Gynt” is a figure from Norwegian mythology as Peer Gynt explores the world in search of pleasure with little regard for anyone else he regrets his selfishness and the good works he left undone Musicians sometimes work on Broadway musicals for years without ever interacting with the actors musical actors typically take cues from the conductor — hidden out of sight in the orchestra pit — by watching a live feed on a small monitor When dramatists integrate music into their plays they often bring the musicians into the process near the end of rehearsals and then stash them out of sight or somewhere upstage is when music is prerecorded and musicians aren’t necessarily identified or even paid Having spent 15 years [working in the worlds of theater and music] I just started to dream of a different solution,” said Barclay “It's a very church and state operation [between actors and musicians] in the commercial theater I see a real enticing way to change that.” though the version this weekend is expanded “He’s a great artistic force in our times,” Denève said of Barclay Denève conducted Barclay’s adaptation of “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht in October at New World Symphony in Miami, where Denève also serves as artistic director In “Peer Gynt” at the Stifel actors and orchestra members will be on the same stage able to make eye contact and play off each other And rather than present Grieg’s sumptuous music as a standalone concert piece Barclay’s adaptation blends music and spoken dialogue in a way that is now unusual but was once common — the performance form is the origin of the word melodrama “I think it's wonderful to have the music accompanying what they say It really adds a new layer of emotion to it,” Denève said So I will adjust a lot of music to what they say and the way they say it I will be very attentive to the actors and will dialogue with them in music.” Grieg, the Norwegian composer, collected excerpts from the incidental music he wrote for Ibsen’s five-act play and condensed them into two extended suites. They remain favorites of the concert hall repertory. The music has also proved popular with animators television producers and other crafters of pop culture In Warner Bros. cartoons, Bugs Bunny sometimes wakes up to the dreamy sound of “Morning Mood.” The propulsive “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” which creates tension through an extended acceleration, has appeared in an untold number of TV commercials. Film directors D.W. Griffith and Fritz Lang used it in their work. Duke Ellington the Who and Electric Light Orchestra performed their own arrangements It inspired composer Shuki Levy’s theme song for the animated series “Inspector Gadget.” It is simply one of the most hummable and recognizable tunes ever written because it's so wonderful,” Denève said of “In the Hall of the Mountain King” before breaking into a quick vocal take on a bit of the main theme Denève has returned to “Peer Gynt” repeatedly performing assorted adaptations with the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra Brussels Philharmonic and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra He included excerpts of the music in programs with the Philadelphia Orchestra and again in Brussels While the most recognizable bits of Grieg’s work always offer a friendly welcome to concert hall novices the version of “Peer Gynt” that will be performed in St Louis this weekend includes treasures for the experienced listener Barclay tracked down and included parts of the original composition that Grieg left out of his iconic suites The material resurfaced in the 1980s and has rarely been recorded and I thought I've got to smuggle into my adaptation as much of this as I can This is the opportunity to deviate from the suites and to open it up and unpick the stitching and realize all the hidden gems that Greig left on the cutting room floor,” he said The original “Peer Gynt” is an unwieldy piece to perform in a word-for-word translation and is typically shortened or otherwise adapted Barclay maintained that tradition by rewriting all the text in rhyming couplets building from the characters and situations in Ibsen’s original comic story that leaves the audience with plenty to think about once the story’s antihero comes to regret his life of self-absorption “He comes to realize at the end what all of us should be thinking about as we go — which is that his authentic self is revealed in his care and attention toward others,” Barclay said “It drills down to the most important takeaway of our existence which is that as soon as you stop worrying about your own foibles and problems and you start looking after other people,” he added “a lot of your own foibles and problems work themselves out and happiness is right around the corner.” Denève sees questions about one’s identity in relation to the rest of the world Does that mean that you don’t follow the social rules,” Denève asked What is the price to pay for voicing what you think rich with nostalgia and treasured memories Find your loved one below to share a memory or express your condolences You may also show sympathy by sending flowers Enter your information to receive emails when new obituaries are published and direction as needed to all members of our community and friends who are dealing with loss and grief My family has always used the services of James O'Donnell for many years I have to being with gratitude for the American Flag over Larry as he was taken from our home.. 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Upgrade now. the University of Cincinnati’s College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies honors students for outstanding achievement in experiential learning two peer career coaches received awards for outstanding service and contributions to the Bearcat Promise Career Studio planning and development services to University of Cincinnati students Peer career coaches supplement the professional staff by offering fellow students sound advice and relevant resources in one-on-one coaching conversations Keya Nandi created a resource to support international students A senior studying business economics and business analytics Keya Nandi has been a fantastic addition to the Bearcat Promise Career Studio team she was instrumental in creating a database showing where international alumni have landed in their careers This resource will provide networking and professional opportunities for current international students at UC Nandi’s supervisor describes her as uniquely driven and not one to back down from a challenge She plans to earn a master’s degree in applied economics at UC starting this fall Junior Arielle Mintz contributed her marketing skills to create posters and fliers to promote Career Studio events Junior marketing major Arielle Mintz of Cleveland joined the Bearcat Promise Career Studio team in fall 2024 and has proved indispensable She has shown unflagging energy for helping students achieve their short- and long-term career goals she designed posters and fliers to promote Career Studio events Her supervisor commends her for being welcoming and kind to everyone Four members of the UC Bearcat Promise Career Studio team (L-R): graduate assistant Jordan Cunningham peer career coaches Arielle Mintz and Keya Nandi Drawing on UC’s pioneering work in cooperative education, the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies supports learners at any stage in their educational and professional growth we bridge the gap between academic achievement and career success through innovative programs Supreme Court struck down a plan to cancel student debt many borrowers will have to start paying back their loans later this year UC started its co-op program more than 100 years ago and continues to create more experienced-based learning opportunities for its students even helping some students graduate debt free This spring's Global Technical Workforce course in the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science offered students in technical fields a chance to work virtually with a class of French students and travel to France or Ghana to build career "soft skills" that complement their technical skills The University of Cincinnati placed its 900th student into virtual pre-apprenticeships and internships through iQ4 Cybersecurity Workforce Alliance (CWA) University of Cincinnati | 2600 Clifton Ave « Back In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh The majority of workers who commute into the urban core have returned since the COVID-19 pandemic began five years ago according to the annual State of Center City report The heart of Philadelphia commerce in Center City the number of Philadelphians living in poverty has dropped by 6% according to the annual Pew Charitable Trusts report Overall pedestrian foot traffic in Center City returned to 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2024 That means there were about 378,000 pedestrians each day in 2024 there were 400,000 pedestrians each day on average “Which we think is very strong and much of that was driven by our population growth,” said Prema Katari Gupta weekend evening crowds in Rittenhouse Square and Midtown Village were 25% larger than in 2019 About 200,000 people live in greater Center City which runs along Broad Street between Girard Avenue in North Philly and Tasker Avenue in South Philly The number of people who live in Center City increased by 3% between 2023 and 2024 About 90% of workers who live within two miles of their office have returned to work in person since 2019. 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Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY — Virginia is seeing a dramatic decrease in fentanyl overdose deaths according to the latest data from the Virginia Department of Health The Virginia Department of Health reports that fatal fentanyl overdoses in 2024 were down nearly 44% compared to the year prior Nearly all overdose deaths decreased by about 34% and we were named by the CDC as the top state for reducing fentanyl deaths and overdoses," Governor Glenn Youngkin said on CBS News Tuesday including drug seizures and tighter border security working together in order to interdict this drug trade we will see substantially further reductions He also credited First Lady Suzanne Youngkin's "It Only Takes One" campaign that focuses on the dangers of fentanyl and education Richmond's City Council took its own step Monday night unanimously approving more than $380,000 in grant money to be used for peer-recovery programming at five different organizations: who spoke in support of the move at Monday night's meeting knows the power of peer recovery firsthand."I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for peer support and treatment," Bacote said Bacote said his own addiction led him to spending 23 years in prison Thanks to a drug-court program with peer recovery classes he became a certified substance counselor in Henrico the therapeutic value of one addict helping another is without parallel And so because I can say I actually have walked in your shoes and I can show you that there's experience it's like there's no other equal to it," Bacote said He said peer recovery programs take the burden off of hospitals and more funding means more staff to help do so who actually sponsored the ordinance and city council for passing it Because the opioid epidemic hasn't gone away and it won't until we all come together and start fighting this battle," he said CBS 6 is committed to sharing community voices on this important topic. Email your thoughts to the CBS 6 Newsroom This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy Taylor committed to Nebraska on Thursday afternoon. He was deciding among four potential suitors. The QB chose the Huskers over the Illinois Fighting Illini, the LSU Tigers, or the Texas A&M Aggies for his college destination According to the On3 recruiting rankings 3 player in the state of Illinois for 2027 and the No Taylor threw for 3,061 yards and 20 touchdowns for Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein Taylor was already working on Husker recruits on social media The Louisiana native is a five-star prospect according to 247Sports 1 tight end in the class of 2027 and the No he caught 41 passes for 718 yards and six touchdowns He's also an accomplished basketball player averaging 21 points and 14 rebounds per game last season Myson Johnson-Cook - Athlete/Running backJohnson-Cook is one of the top recruits in the class of 2027. Rivals ranks him as the No rushing for 911 yards on only 88 carries for an impressive 10.4 yards per carry and 14 touchdowns He has visits lined up at Ohio State, Oregon, Texas A&M, and Georgia Taylor is hoping to get a visit to Lincoln lined up in the future Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news A spate of research findings offer fresh evidence in the debate about whether peer reviewers should be paid for their time and expertise — a fraught topic that has provoked discussion among researchers Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00968-6 https://doi.org/10.1097/CCM.0000000000006637 (2025) Gorelick, D. A. & Clark, A. Preprint at bioRxiv https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.03.18.644032 (2025) Download references Reprints and permissions Did a tardigrade get the world’s tiniest tattoo Trump team’s science cuts threaten tenure hopes for early-career academics UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus Department of Energy and Environmental Materials and advance cancer research in a leading translational institute Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute We are seeking a tenure-track associate professor to promote interdisciplinary research in nanoprobe life sciences or related interdisciplinary field • Studying the development and metabolism of lymph nodes through melanoma metastasis Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften – ISAS – e.V Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Nebraska football is offically on the board with the class of 2027 But one recruit a great class does not make and that's where four-star quarterback Trae Taylor is already going to work The future Husker has been peer recruiting including chiming in on posts about four-star edge rusher Zen Rowe Ok @ZaneRowe0 nice and smooth https://t.co/PhbeqwHwiz After Rivals posted where Rowe was catching passes during a tight end drill The Texas prospect and Guyer High School edge rusher is quickly becoming a priority for a number of schools Rowe already holds more than two-dozen scholarship offers These included $1 billion in research payments via institutions (93.5%) Experts say that the findings raise concerns about how these financial relationships may affect oncology and other medical research Payments were received by more than half of the 1,962 U.S.-based physicians listed as peer reviewers in 2022 for influential medical journals and the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).The journals were selected for their high impact factors and reputations for publishing original research in medicine 1,155 peer reviewers (58.9%) received at least one industry payment More than half (54.0%) accepted general payments Male reviewers had significantly higher median total payments ($38,959 vs Oncology was among the top specialties for compensation Given the competitive landscape of novel cancer treatments seeking approval from the U.S researchers are asking whether this opaque financial association could threaten the integrity of oncology research “The role of peer reviewers – essential contributors to medical publishing – has remained unexplored largely owing to the traditionally blinded nature of the review process,” first author David-Dan Nguyen a resident in the Division of Urology and a doctoral student in the Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto His group hypothesized that peer reviewers would receive higher payments from industry than nonreviewers because those who appraise studies for major journals are often research leaders at prestigious institutions and wield influence beyond the review process “These attributes have been linked to higher industry payments in prior studies,” Dr The study did not assess how these financial relationships may have influenced the review process or the integrity of published papers in situations where payments were directly relevant to the topics of manuscripts under evaluation “Ours was essentially a transparency effort rather than an investigation into direct conflicts of interest,” Dr he noted that even the perception of conflicts of interest could erode public trust in medical research – trust that is essential and fragile “High-impact journals play a pivotal role in setting standards and bear a responsibility to ensure research integrity,” Dr calling for additional research and increased transparency regarding industry payments in the peer review process Aaron P. Mitchell, MD, MPH a genitourinary medical oncologist and epidemiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City “This study highlights an important potential problem in peer-reviewed research,” he told ONC I think more research is needed before we know how serious the concern is.” In fact, the concern raised by the paper “may be less than it seems,” said biostatistician Joseph M. Unger, PhD, MS an associate professor in the cancer prevention program at Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle He pointed out that although the sums are large fees to institutions rather than direct payments to individuals constitute a much greater proportion and fall into a more nebulous category the largest financial transfers – $999.20 million (93.5%) – were allocated for institutional research whereas direct research payments amounted to $5.29 million (0.5%) Consulting fees to individuals totaled $34.31 million (3.2%) “These payments could range anywhere from a direct conflict of interest to no interaction with a given investigator at all “But a reviewer receiving consulting fees from a pharmaceutical company should clearly decline to review a manuscript reporting on the company’s product.” The authors acknowledged that it was unknown whether existing financial relationships were relevant to the studies reviewed undermines the interpretation of the research letter,” said Dr who does not think the findings necessarily call into question the integrity of the review process “I might argue that if a reviewer had once received payments from company X it wouldn’t necessarily bias their ability to review a study about a completely different drug made by a completely different company Y,” Dr he believes that reviewers should always acknowledge any potential financial conflicts of interest of which they are aware Mitchell suggests that academic journals should strive to find peer reviewers with no conflicts of interest relevant to the material for review journals don’t systematically assess reviewers’ [conflicts of interest] before inviting them there is probably some room for improvement here,” he concluded Nguyen reported support by the Canadian Institutes of Health the CMCC/Atrium Hold’em for Life Oncology Fellowship at the University of Toronto Unger reported consulting fees from the American Cancer Society and Loxo Lilly Mitchell reported no relevant financial relationships Are you passionate about health and well-being Do you want to create a healthier campus culture on the Forty Acres The Longhorn Wellness Center is accepting applications for the incoming cohort of Peer Educators Through a combination of classroom instruction and practical experience the Peer Educator program offers students a unique chance to gain leadership experience In addition to becoming knowledgeable on relevant college health issues including substance abuse peer educators also take on campus leadership roles by organizing workshops and spearheading wellness programs that have an immediate impact on their peers and the UT community When Aran initially discovered the program he saw an opportunity to educate and make an impact specifically in harm reduction and sexual health “Whether it’s promoting harm reduction or sexual health being a Peer Educator has shown me that health promotion goes beyond just spreading information – it’s about making individual connections and engaging in conversations that can really make a difference.” the Peer Educator program has been incredibly fulfilling Learning from my peers and developing as a team has been just as important as sharing knowledge with others Every experience has helped in the development of my leadership and communication abilities Andrea had solely been focused on her biology studies prior to joining the peer educators but she quickly discovered a new interest in wellness "I was so focused on my biology major before I joined but this program has exposed me to initiatives focused on making a positive impact on well-being and communication strategies that I were not aware existed," she continued It has sparked an interest in wellness and health promotion which may influence my future professional trajectory The Peer Educator program has been an amazing opportunity for me to grow as a leader and connect with other like-minded students It’s about teaching others in addition to learning and growing alongside them I’ve become more confident in public speaking and in my ability to have vital sometimes challenging conversations about wellness When the Longhorn Wellness Center was formed in 2018 it united two separate health promotion programs within University Health Services and the Counseling and Mental Health Center to create a unified platform for shaping health and well-being on campus student-led initiative that allows students to engage with a variety of health topics and create long-term impact across campus the program has provided invaluable insights into how teaching and communication impact medicine and wellness “I’m still figuring out exactly what I want to do in the future but being a Peer Educator has given me a look into how teaching and communicating health information can be part of a career in both medicine and public health,” he said you'll be part of a team of eager individuals and build friendships while improving your leadership and public speaking skills you'll work together on projects such as participating in safer sex supply distribution and represent the Longhorn Wellness Center in well-being related events on campus You'll also lead workshops on health topics like supportive communication Andrea contemplates on how the program has helped her grow: “Being a Peer Educator has taken me outside of my comfort zone and allowed me to build actual leadership skills I’ve had the chance to spearhead workshops and hand out resources which has improved my public speaking abilities and given me the tools to lead with confidence and compassion.” you'll also be able to create and implement your own "pod projects," professional development initiatives designed to focus on specific health needs at UT Austin Previous projects have included establishing an additional safer sex supply pickup point at 2400 Nueces and developing expanded mindfulness resources for students These student-driven actions have made a lasting impact on the campus community enabling students to take charge of their health and wellness in meaningful ways Becoming a Peer Educator isn’t just about adding to your résumé — it’s about making an actual impact The skills you gain as a Peer Educator are transferable whether you plan to continue your education or enter the professional world making them prepared for a range of future careers from healthcare and wellness to education and social services with some choosing to shift their career paths after their experience Andrea reflects on how the program has helped shape her future: “The mentorship and guidance from the Peer Educator program have been priceless Working alongside experienced mentors like Angelique Karditzas Health Promotion Coordinator and Madeline Shaw Mental Health Promotion Coordinator has given me the tools to navigate complex health topics while also learning to be a better communicator and leader in my community.” Aran also feels that the program has influenced his view on the future of his career: “Whether I end up in healthcare policy or as a doctor the Peer Educator program has taught me how crucial it is to educate people on a personal level You can’t just rely on posters or flyers to spread health messages; face-to-face communication is key to making a lasting impact.” You don’t have to be a pre-health major to apply The Longhorn Wellness Peer Educator program thrives on the variety of its participants We’re looking for students who are excited about promoting health and wellness willing to learn and focus on being part of a supportive mental health or just want to make a beneficial impact on campus we welcome students from all academic backgrounds The application period runs from February 5 to March 16 so don’t miss your chance to become part of this transformative program To apply, complete this form and visit the Longhorn Wellness Center for more information on the program Start your journey as a Peer Educator today Student Services Building100 West Dean Keeton 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During any future health-challenges, you can take advantage of the virtual, socially distanced, or hybrid versions of the APTA Peer Review Program APTA conducts the Peer Review Program for a fee for member organizations on a broad range of issues including operations organizational efficiency and program management Program teams are comprised of highly experienced transit professionals able to share methods insight and experiences interactively with the requesting property based on their experience at their own agencies The three to five day process typically involves an inspection of relevant documents; field visits; and personal interviews of key stakeholders the Peer Review Program team caucuses to summarize key observations and recommendations A presentation is then made to the requesting property The requesting property is free to accept and act on the recommendations to the extent deemed appropriate in response to any future health-challenges APTA can complete a fully virtual Peer Review Program For more details, download the APTA Peer Review Guidelines I acknowledge that APTA's Peer Review Program is a fee-based program This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again the Law School’s in-house tutoring program provides vital peer-to-peer support while fostering students’ sense of camaraderie and community More than 30 tutors are available to help in about 20 subjects Constitutional Law, and Criminal Law​ courses to upper-level offerings in Professional Responsibility The program is designed and managed by Kathryn Piper, Senior Director of Academic Achievement at St “I recognized that students needed substantive help across several courses preferably from human beings who had figured out how to do well in those courses recently at this school,” Piper says about the program’s genesis “We already had a successful peer-to-peer mentoring program so I knew there were generous students who would make great tutors I wanted to provide an opportunity for them to support their fellow students while earning compensation and contributing to the Law School’s warm Growing and refining the tutoring program every year Piper takes great care in connecting students who learn best from questions and examples with students who are eager to help others learn She introduces the program to 1L students soon after they arrive on campus and regularly promotes it through different channels as an important resource available to all current students apply to the program directly or via recommendations from their professors “One of the great things about having an established program now is that people who have been tutored want to become tutors themselves,” says Piper “I think something magical happens in the rising 2L year where 1Ls realize they not only ‘survived,’ but they know things and want to make things better for the next set of students or participate in programs they benefitted from in their first year I’m starting to get more students asking to become tutors so I knew I could be effective in this type of work,” he says “Tutoring is a great way to meet other students and hear about their different experiences Watching the subject matter come together for them is very enjoyable because it digs back into my roots about why I was a teacher in the first place Tutoring has also allowed me to become more organized in understanding law school subject matter and has helped me understand my own study habits.” Tutoring in multiple subjects has been a wonderful experience for Riki Markowitz ’25 as well but sometimes having a student at your own level explain material can make all the difference,” she notes “My favorite part of tutoring is when something clicks for the student We all know that feeling of sitting in a class and just not getting the material Being able to explain something in a way that works for a particular student feels valuable.”  the value of the Law School’s peer-to-peer tutoring program is enduring “I've gotten the chance to meet amazing students who I likely wouldn't have met otherwise,” she says “The students I've tutored are some are the smartest and hardest working people I've met at St I'm so happy I'll have them as part of my professional network throughout my career.”  St. John’s University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, [email protected] has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies Working with the Office of Academic Support Peer Advisors and Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) are essential resources for students navigating academic success at Bryn Mawr Emerging from the former Peer Mentor Program Peer Advisors offer peer support and assist students in navigating college-wide requirements Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) work with students to build on their skills and growth mindsets for educational and personal success Please see the Peer Advisor (PA) Job Description and Peer Academic Coach (PAC) Job Description for more information about each role Applicants are welcome to apply for the Peer Advisor and PAC roles even if they are applying for a DLT position as these positions are not dorm-based.  Applications are available on the Office of Academic Support website and will be accepted until February 28th at 11:59 p.m and qualified applicants will be invited to schedule an interview in the following weeks.  If you have any questions about the application process or the roles, please contact academicsupport@brynmawr.edu Browse Departments & Services Communications & Marketing Home Media Relations Home Our Experts News and Announcements Media Advisories & Statements Interview Requests Filming on Campus Directions to Campus Media Relations Staff aumedia@american.edu 4401 Connecticut Avenue - 6th Floor, Room 1 on a map Back to top “The ethos of SPA is to be a hub that brings the academic and policymaking worlds together,” said SPA Interim Dean Alison Jacknowitz “We are proud to support PEER’s mission to design research that informs policy to promote equity and progress in higher education and are excited to welcome this project to our school.” I know how critical rigorous research and data analysis are to designing policies that support students’ success – and also how much important research from academic researchers never makes its way to influence policy debates,” said Jordan Matsudaira Professor at the School of Public Affairs and co-director of the PEER Center and unwavering attention to equitable student outcomes needed to help policymakers and the public understand and enact better policies.” the new Center builds on the success of the pilot PEER Project that was launched in 2021 higher education scholars and economists produced more than 20 reports and issue briefs on institutional accountability and the growth and returns to graduate education “Our work has made a tangible impact and generated new insights that have helped inform policy on both sides of the aisle,” said Stephanie Cellini Professor at the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at The George Washington University and co-director of the PEER Center because our postsecondary education system can and must do more to ensure that students see real value from their investments of time and money.” The PEER Center aims to create a one-stop source of technical assistance for complex policy design challenges by connecting policymakers grappling with pressing problems to timely research expertise The Center will also offer opportunities for research funding and policy engagement for students and early-career academics Support for PEER’s work comes from Arnold Ventures The Center is co-directed by Jordan Matsudaira Professor at the School of Public Affairs at American University Professor at the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at The George Washington University Renowned scholars of higher education and economics Professors Matsudaira and Cellini also bring deep policy experience Matsudaira served as Deputy Under Secretary and the first-ever Chief Economist of the U.S where he established a team of experts to conduct innovative analyses of critical public policy issues; and was the Chief Economist of the Council of Economic Advisers Cellini has served with the House Committee on Education and Labor and the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Clare McCann will serve as the PEER Center’s Managing Director of Policy and Operations McCann previously served as a senior policy advisor at the U.S Degrees & Programs Departments & Research Centers Advising & Student Resources Faculty Research News Events About Give to SPA A Reddit thread displays how parents can be instructive with their kid who engages in destructive behavior toward their peers Parents/ fly view productions via getty images Relationship between Executive Functions, Social Cognition, and Attachment State of Mind in Adolescence: An Explorative Study International journal of environmental research and public health Bullying in children: impact on child health News | Apr 28 Sitting on a patio at The Arts Campus at Willits three teens brainstorm ideas with their mentor That’s it!” when they hit their mark Their enthusiasm is palpable; they are glad to be there They are the 2025 Arts Influencers at TACAW The Arts Influencers gives students a unique opportunity to shape arts programming for their peers gain hands-on experience in event development It’s open to juniors and seniors in the Roaring Fork Valley and Aspen School District “I couldn’t be more excited about the Arts Influencer program,” Executive Director of TACAW Ryan Honey said The inagural TACAW Arts Influencers program is underway with three go-getter students Sara Gray Kokish of Roaring Fork High School 17; Basalt High School’s Kaila Ethridge Education Program Manager at TACAW Anna Feiss “We’re working on more behind-the-scenes stuff,” said Kokish “So one thing we just finished is the application for the Art Tank which is a grant for local youth to apply for a performing arts project up to $5,000 We’re working on how you create a grant application The next step will be trying to get the word out.” Art Tank is a student-led grant funding program supporting performing arts opportunities in and around schools Students pitch their projects to the Arts Influencers for funding “It’s about what they need for their project It’s a needs-based grant,” Smith added She explained how students can submit an application and give a rough estimate of how much money they need.  and the ones that we believe are going to be the most impactful for the community We will work out the funding on a case-by-case basis,” Smith continued.  The precise date will be posted on TACAW’s education page once decided Arts Influencers are playing a key role in organizing the second Teen Night at 7 p.m. The students are working with the TACAW team to plan “I was absolutely blown away by how everything flowed and the whole environment,” Smith said of last year’s Teen Night I got really intrigued and wanted to be part of it.” The new valley-wide quarterly event is for local teens ages 13 to 18 and showcases local youth performers on TACAW’s stage The purpose of this free concert for all-ages is to give youth a space to have fun there’s a free slice of pizza with each RSVP “I saw so many different types of social groups which was what I didn’t expect,” Ethridge adds was the event that prompted her to join Arts Influencers The teens also influenced a successful acting workshop event put on this spring called Break into Acting: A Conversation with Joshua Feinman Ethridge raved how Feinman was so helpful providing the actual steps future actors can take to become a working actor the program intends to expand TACAW’s teen programming grow TACAW’s Youth Art Pass that provides free tickets for students and implement new workshops and field trips “I’m so proud of these students,” Feiss gushed “We will continue growing our program over the next few years,” Feiss said “We will open another application in Fall 2025.” Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is 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first-year students to enhance their learning and professional goals while navigating the intricacies of university life Offering one-on-one and small-group support peer mentors aid mentees as they embark on a transformational period of their lives and adjust to the distinct teaching style of higher education © 2025 Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts Log in Dritjon Gruda is an organizational behaviour researcher at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Portugal Do you ever feel that agreeing to review an academic paper guarantees a wasted workday Many researchers spend hours marking up a manuscript only to realize that they need even more time to let everything sink in before they can write coherent feedback they’ve started turning down review invitations — it’s the only way they can safeguard their time and energy doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00526-0 This is an article from the Nature Careers Community, a place for Nature readers to share their professional 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Guest posts are encouraged. Zhuang, Z., Chen, J., Xu, H., Jiang, Y. & Lin, J. Preprint at arXiv https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2501.10326 (2025) Download references How we call out the infuriating mistakes we spot in school science textbooks My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research Star ecologist ‘blurred boundaries’ in lab — but colleagues criticize investigation ecologist Timothée Poisot was surprised when he read through the peer reviews of a manuscript he had submitted for publication One of the referee reports seemed to have been written with “Here is a revised version of your review with improved clarity and structure” a strong indication that the text was generated by large language models (LLMs) doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00894-7 AI https://doi.org/10.1056/AIoa2400196 (2024) Download references Reprints and permissions Walking in two worlds: how an Indigenous computer scientist is using AI to preserve threatened languages The use of AI in peer review could undermine science Science sleuths flag hundreds of papers that use AI without disclosing it Experts see peer recognition as important to student success in physics and a new study gives college-level physics instructors insight into how students perceive the message from their classmates that “you’re good at physics.” Even when women receive similar amounts of recognition from peers as men for excelling in physics classes, they perceive significantly less peer recognition, the researchers found. “Men are internalizing their recognition differently than women,” said Natasha Holmes in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S).  Holmes is corresponding author of “Bias in Physics Peer Recognition Does Not Explain Gaps in Perceived Peer Recognition,” published March 5 in Nature Physics “This research fits into the broader goal of physics education research to understand how we support students to make sure they are successful and how we figure out where we can intervene,” Holmes said “We know from the research that having teachers and parents recognize students as being good at physics is important Small interactions can take place that either pull someone in or push someone out.” With the goal of advancing physics teaching and learning physics education research uses data-driven outcomes to explore what students are learning and how to help instructors promote student learning. The subfield has been active within physics for decades in the U.S. and to have this study published in a leading international physics journal signals its growth and acceptance broadly The article is the first on physics education research to be published in Nature Physics since editors invited submissions from the subfield in March 2024 have examined how undergraduate physics students receive recognition from peers for being good at physics; other studies have looked at how they perceive those messages This is the first study to examine the relationship between receiving and perceiving those messages of positive recognition a postdoctoral researcher at Drexel University The team developed and tested three possible relationships based on prior literature Sundstrom designed the study to directly compare the number of nominations students receive from their peers for being strong in their physics course (a stand-in for received peer recognition) to the extent to which students feel recognized by their peers (perceived peer recognition.) The study included more than 1,700 undergraduate students enrolled in 27 courses at eight institutions in the U.S Although men and women received proportional recognition from peers in their physics lab classes men received disproportionate recognition in their physics lecture classes But men reported significantly higher perceptions of peer recognition than women in both lab and lecture courses “For students receiving the same amount of peer recognition … women report significantly lower perceived peer recognition than men,” the researchers wrote “We learned that the place for intervention is on perception of recognition – on how students are internalizing the recognition they are receiving,” Holmes said The study provides a guide for further research to find out why peer recognition has different impacts and to design and test specific classroom techniques to support all students’ sense of physics recognition factors outside physics classrooms feed into the ways students perceive themselves in science contexts “We are up against a lot of socio-cultural dynamics in that internalization,” Holmes said “But to test short-term approaches within classes I think we can broaden what it means to identify as a good physicist and to make sure there are self-reflection activities for students to break down the ways in which they are physicists.” The study was supported by the National Science Foundation Kate Blackwood is a writer for the College of Arts and Sciences Get Cornell news delivered right to your inbox Wesleyan students seeking help with a particular class can receive free tutoring from fellow students who have already done well in that same course The experience benefits the tutors as well The Deans’ Peer Tutoring program employs qualified students to conduct small group tutoring sessions for fellow students to supplement course instruction The groups are made up of an average of three students who have submitted a request to the program.   The small group attention as well as the tutors’ unique perspective of having already been through the course themselves has proven to be a successful formula for those in need of additional support Tutors come away with a unique understanding of how others might learn and process information differently from themselves This win-win situation exemplifies some of Wesleyan’s core education and experience philosophies all of it has helped me keep up with the class Pre-scheduled weekly tutoring is available for some courses and subjects Students in need of academic assistance simply drop-in at the predetermined time and location Students can get help with introductory science courses from instructors Experienced undergraduate and graduate Wesleyan students provide a friendly and relaxed.. 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understanding the needs of peer specialists in the workplace organizations can strengthen their programs With focused investment in Utah’s peer support workforce we can address the behavioral health workforce shortage and ensure that every Utahn has access to the care they need.” The complete survey results are now available online. “We ask that the President and Provost commit to the defense of the University and its ideals,” the letter “We firmly believe that the joint commitment of peers to these ideals is our best hope for sustaining the institutions to which we have dedicated our professional lives.” The faculty letter also cites that several faculty senates are requesting public statements of solidarity from their leaders. At Yale University, the faculty senate circulated a letter to all faculty asking the university to commit to challenging “unlawful demands that threaten academic freedom and university self- governance.” The UChicago faculty letter similarly outlines six commitments for the University to make which include affirming “the absolute right to academic and political speech by all members of the community,” refusing to assist in “the removal of any person from the university on grounds of the content of their speech,” and resisting outside pressure that could “affect appointments The list of demands reads nearly identically to those detailed in Classics professor Clifford Ando’s Maroon op-ed, “The Lines We Will Not Cross.” Ando, who has criticized what he sees as a continued lack of response from University administration was the original author of the letter and first sent it to the Committee of the Council on April 2 The committee is a seven-member group chosen from members of the Council of the University Senate. The committee’s rules of procedure allow faculty members to send memoranda to the committee proposing agenda items on “topics of general concern.” Memoranda are then brought to the entire 51-member council during monthly meetings at which the president and the provost are usually present According to committee member professor Julie Orlemanski the letter has been circulated to all council members but discussion of the letter was not on the agenda for the council’s April 29 meeting UChicago has been less outspoken than some of its peer institutions in denouncing demands from the White House instructing universities such as Harvard and Columbia to place departments under academic receivership and roll back diversity Alivisatos wrote an email to the University community on April 25 addressing the “profound political contestation regarding the future of institutions of higher education” but stopped short of making concrete commitments and included no direct mention of the Trump administration He wrote of “important interests at stake at this moment as well as a set of obligations that we must and will honor.” The University wrote in an April 28 public statement that it “has a long-standing practice of not joining collective statements written by others.” The University has in previous instances invoked the 1967 Kalven Report which articulates its philosophy of refraining to comment on social and political issues of the day to afford its individual members freedom of expression “While the University’s advocacy may not always be visible it is ongoing,” the statement continued as well as those of several Chicago-area universities including the presidents of Northeastern Illinois University The number of UChicago faculty urging Alivisatos to join those leaders continues to grow “With higher education in the United States under threat the University of Chicago cannot remain silent,” the final sentence of the petition reads Editor’s note April 30 3:40 pm: This article was updated to include mention of the University’s “Statement on Advocacy” released publicly on April 28 Your support will ensure that we can continue producing powerful and accessible reporting that serves the University of Chicago and Hyde Park communities I was stunned and highly disappointed at the University’s failure to join the AAC&U statement I thought that it might be a misguided exercise of our university’s famed exceptionalism as time passed and list of signatories grew President Alivisatos’s subsequent email to the community (which many of us never received directly) only heightened that perception That communication was filled with platitudes and devoid of any meaningful references to the current climate in which insitutions of higher education are facing the greatest challenges I can ever recall in this country’s history By omitting any mention of the AAC&U statement (the elephant in the room) the President’s email insulted the intelligence of our community We know that the leaders of over 500 colleges and universities have signed onto a pledge to resist the government overreach that seeks to constrain their choices of curricula That our beloved university chose to absent itself from that group is almost too much to bear I wonder how many alumni and donors would urge President Alivisatos to keep his pen capped and his mouth shut Let those other universities stand in front of the Trump freight train Order and business as usual are Alivisatos’ preference This has meant favoring Greek dictatorship over the nuisance of his peers’ cries for democracy continuing to invest in the extermination of the Palestinian people and turning his back on his own students and colleagues as the federal govt draws a target on their backs I am imagining the kind of self-congratulatory platitudes Paul would send out if Stephen Miller literally started having us rounded up and executed on the quad “These are trying times for higher education but UChicago has been a beacon for fearless inquiry and by staying true to a few core principles we will continue to blaze ahead” one cannot help but be reminded of The Treason of the Intellectuals (1927) Benda warned that when intellectuals abandon universal values like truth and justice to serve political ideologies they betray their essential role in society This critique resonates today amid debates over “wokeism” and Marxist influence in U.S Benda argued that scholars should pursue truth Critics of academic “woke” ideology claim many professors now push political agendas over objective inquiry—echoing Benda’s idea of betrayal Some say this is evident in departments dominated by identity or Marxist frameworks Benda criticized political moralism that stifles open debate critics argue that activist causes—like rigid anti-racism doctrines (hypocritically which are purely racist)—can suppress intellectual diversity Benda feared intellectuals stirring emotion instead of reason some say universities now prioritize activism over critical thinking Benda supported Enlightenment values and feared ideology would undermine them Critics argue that unchecked activism is eroding public trust in higher education Harvard and all of the rest of the targeted Universities should lose ALL Federal funding These private institutions are free to indoctrinate anti-antisemitism Let them keep drinking their own intellectual poison The University of Chicago is right to stay away from this mess The Treason of the Intellectuals inside The University of Chicago must be dealt with expeditiously Reading all of these articles in the Maroon that are fully racist)—can suppress intellectual diversity The University of Chicago is right to steer clear of this mess but The Treason of the Intellectuals inside The University of Chicago also need to be dealt with expeditiously Artium--A Peer-Reviewed Literary JournalCenter for Learning & TeachingLackawanna College501 Vine StreetScranton, PA  18503Phone: (570) 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Sign up here Trials suggest that offering payment can increase the chance of a researcher agreeing to review Two journals have released data from their own experiments that suggest that offering payments of around US$250 to researchers who review manuscripts speeds up the process, without affecting the quality of reviews A six-month experiment at Critical Care Medicine found that the motivating effect on reviewers was small That might be down to “these other values that peer reviewers have whether it’s a sense of responsibility or loyalty or owing to society” payment speeded up reviews so much that the journal is rolling it out more widely But some specialists warn that the practice could have unintended consequences for science and publishing Nature | 6 min read Data from more than 200,000 drivers working for the ridesharing company Lyft in Florida suggest that racial profiling plays a role in traffic citations and fines Researchers found no detectable differences in speeding or traffic violations between white drivers and a group that included Asian and Pacific Islander But minority drivers were 33% more likely to be cited for speeding and paid 34% more money in fines Ars Technica | 4 min read Reference: Science paper Many scientists who do research at US universities draw most of their salaries from grant money from outside sources. With federal grants being cancelled or cut by the administration of US president Donald Trump, some researchers face an end to their projects, or even the end of their careers social-science researcher Jeremy Springman had five federal grants before February; now his last High-temperature geochemist Valerie Finlayson says she might have to abandon basic research to get industry funding “I’m watching these attempts to dismantle everything that I’ve built my life around,” she says Nature | 6 min read Despite disavowing it during his campaign, US president Donald Trump has closely hewed to a policy plan known as Project 2025 published by a right-wing think-tank called The Heritage Foundation Some of the science-related recommendations that have already been implemented include opposing diversity efforts defunding climate science and green energy projects and cutting funds to universities Areas mentioned in the document that could come to the fore include a prohibition on fetal-tissue research and an end to visas for students from some countries Perhaps Trump’s broadest deviation from Project 2025 is from the guidebook’s repeated commitment to ensuring “American science dominance” — whereas Trump’s cuts will weaken the country’s science infrastructure Nature | 7 min read “I felt I needed to be part of speaking out about why this is “Taking a hammer to this amazing life-saving enterprise should concern you.” Time | 14 min read Nature | 12 min read Gemma Galbraith is a marine ecologist at James Cook University in Townsville Australia.Credit: Victor Huertas/Hoey Reef Ecology Lab doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-01012-3 Flora Graham, senior editor, Nature Briefing Sign up to our other free Nature Briefing newsletters: • Nature Briefing: Careers — insights advice and award-winning journalism to help you optimize your working life • Nature Briefing: Microbiology — the most abundant living entities on our planet — microorganisms — and the role they play in health • Nature Briefing: Anthropocene — climate change • Nature Briefing: AI & Robotics — 100% written by humans • Nature Briefing: Cancer — a weekly newsletter written with cancer researchers in mind • Nature Briefing: Translational Research — covers biotechnology The UK Royal Society has more experience of peer review than most publishers with the practice used by its journals for nearly 200 years the society unsealed more than 1,600 historical reports The reports include assessments of high-profile papers doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-03287-4 Download references Reprints and permissions Native American tribe teams up with genomicists to confirm link to iconic ancient site When a great ball of fire came crashing down Ancient DNA reveals Phoenicians’ surprising genetic ancestry Trump proposes unprecedented budget cuts to US science Home > News > 2025 > Peer Support SUNY Canton has developed two no-cost peer support microcredentials that are open to all New York State residents who are interested in working in this field Funded by a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation the online credit-bearing microcredentials will be offered during the college’s summer and fall sessions fees and books and provides a $400 stipend to participants upon the successful completion of each microcredential peer support workers are community members who use their lived experience and professional training to support others in similar circumstances,” said SUNY Canton Center for Workforce Community and Industry Partnerships Executive Director Elizabeth A there are more than 700 state job openings for peer support specialists.” This four-credit microcredential covers the core competencies needed to assist others in addressing healthcare barriers that impact overall quality of life Those who successfully complete the training will receive New York State recognition and can progress toward becoming a New York certified peer specialist Participants will complete either a Health Psychology (3 credits) or Health and Wellness Promotion (3 credits) course in addition to a Peer Support for Health and Wellness course (1 credit) In addition to peer support microcredentials, SUNY Canton offers more than 40 credit and non-credit competency certifications. For more information, email microcredentials@canton.edu or call (315) 386-7504 About the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers bolster the health outcomes of vulnerable communities Named after a tireless advocate for immigrants Health Foundation funds programs and initiatives across New York State that either provide direct healthcare services or address the social determinants of health. For more information, visit cabrinihealth.org SUNY Canton offers coed varsity esports and cheerleading © 2025 SUNY Canton | Web Accessibility | Privacy Statement | Non-Discrimination/Title IX Financial literacy is an essential part of every college student’s journey but Tran Nguyen knows firsthand that it can be difficult to know where to start.  “Approaching your finances isn’t an easy thing. I remember when I first started looking at mine, it was scary to see how much I wasn’t saving,” said Nguyen, a second-year business administration student with a joint emphasis in accounting and finance.  To support students as they plan for financial success and address a growing need for financial literacy training amid a fluctuating economy, Cal State Fullerton’s Basic Needs Services launched a financial wellness peer mentorship program this fall The program provides students with training to help them successfully navigate budgeting said that the goal of the program is to make financial literacy education accessible and digestible for all students She added that the program emphasizes peer-to-peer mentoring because many students feel more comfortable talking to a peer about their financial needs instead of a professional adviser.  “It’s overwhelming to learn all these different areas from credit and taxes to loans and budgeting Having a one-on-one conversation with a peer is much more approachable,” said Ajemian “It’s a real conversation where a student can say The program is led by peer mentors like Nguyen who are trained to help students navigate a myriad of financial questions and obstacles including how to manage student loan payments and how to start building credit She said that one of the greatest strengths of the program is the mentors’ ability to meet every student where they are and find solutions that fit their lifestyles.  “Every person’s financial situation looks different,” said Nguyen I work with students to learn about their background and spending habits We find what techniques work best for them whether that means tracking spending on pen and paper or following a strategic spending plan.”  As an aspiring certified public accountant Nguyen said the program has provided her with hands-on financial advising experience problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills “I want to help people and uplift students in the CSUF community and financial literacy training is a big part of that,” said Nguyen Paid peer mentor positions are open to students from all majors they have the opportunity to hone their advising skill set collaborate with others and address significant financial challenges among college students The financial wellness peer mentorship program is part of a series of financial literacy programs created by CSUF’s Basic Needs Services that are free and open to all students The different sessions cover such topics as budgeting “We’re focused on a holistic approach that gives students the budgeting and financial wellness tools they need to succeed,” said Ajemian “These skills will not only support them through their time at Cal State Fullerton but they will continue to serve them after graduation and into their careers.”   To learn more about drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with a financial wellness peer mentor, visit the Basic Needs Services’ Financial Literacy Program website.  Do you have news you’d like to share with the campus An official website of the United States government The Building Technologies Office (BTO) 2024 Peer Review was held Oct 21–24 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport in Arlington BTO hosts Peer Reviews to generate robust and documented feedback from independent experts on its projects’ mission alignment This feedback informs amendments to current initiatives and creation of future initiatives This year’s Peer Review gathered over 500 attendees from the federal government Visit the main BTO Peer Review webpage to access past Peer Review materials and contact btopeerreview@ee.doe.gov with any questions about the event Full 2024 Peer Review program Emerging Technologies Residential Buildings Integration Commercial Buildings Integration Emerging Technologies Overviews  Emerging Technologies Residential Buildings Integration Commercial Buildings Integration Building Energy Codes  Our mission is to improve the quality of life of all Arkansans by protecting the vulnerable fostering independence and promoting better health for individuals who face substance use and mental health disorders Infrastructure for the Arkansas Peer Recovery Support system was built and continues to grow under the leadership of two teams This team is housed within the Arkansas Department of Human Services Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services They direct the Peer Specialist certification and placement process and they manage state and federal funds that support the peer recovery support system APAC’s primary responsibilities are to advise the DHS Recovery Unit on best practices and to offer guidance to strengthen the peer recovery workforce across the state Our efforts are intertwined with the efforts of thousands of individuals in recovery and our allies we can create systemic change that benefits individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders The Arkansas Peer Ethics Review Board (APERB) is a group of five (5) members plus one (1) alternate interviewed and approved by the DHS-approved accreditation entity The DHS-approved accrediting entity shall be present and in non-voting capacity during all APERB meetings comprised of industry experts and Peer Workers is established to evaluate and oversee ethical practices within the Arkansas Peer Recovery Program APERB monitors adherence to ethical standards and delegates corrective action when necessary All complaints regarding ethical violations for individuals trained or credentialed as a Peer Worker within the State of Arkansas will be addressed by APERB using the Ethical Enforcement Policies and Procedures of the DHS-approved accrediting entity The primary purpose of APERB is to maintain and promote the integrity of services provided by Peer Workers within the state and fostering a culture of ethical behavior APERB aims to protect the interests of individuals receiving services and uphold the reputation of the profession it seeks to provide education and resources to professionals to encourage best practices and prevent ethical violations Copies of the codes of ethics and Ethical Complaint Form can be found here The Sunday TimesThe former Conservative MP who led Jeremy Hunt’s review into attracting foreign direct investment into Britain has been approached to join the board of the fast-fashion retailer Shein ahead of a potential £50 billion stock market float Lord (Richard) Harrington was made a life peer in 2022 after standing down at the 2019 election He led the review into foreign direct investment for the then-chancellor in 2023 — known as the Harrington Review — which set out a “business investment strategy” targeting green industries creative industries and advanced manufacturing • Make UK’s next chair: ‘Look to our rivals for an industrial strategy’ Harrington helped to write the Tory government’s industrial strategy in 2016