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In MedShadow Foundation, CHP Associate Dean and Professor Beau Anderson discusses the evolving role of acupuncture in pain management, noting that what was once considered a fringe treatment is now supported by a growing body of rigorous research and increasingly recognized as a legitimate medical intervention.

17³Ô¹ÏÍø is rising in the national spotlight, with multiple graduate programs ranked among the Top 100 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, including the #1 Environmental Law program in the country. See which programs are leading and climbing.

This year’s Commencement brings together leaders shaping the world across journalism, healthcare, law, and business. Meet the 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients and speakers who will inspire the Class of 2026 as they step into what’s next.

Kiara Medina '27 set out to study mentorship—but found it shaping her own path. Through close collaboration with faculty, she co-authored research on representation, built confidence as a scholar, and discovered her voice. Now, she’s stepping into the role she once searched for, helping create a more inclusive future for others.

Questions about registration, financial aid, or student accounts? The Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are your go-to resource as we wrap up Spring 2026 semester. No appointments, no stress—just the answers you need to keep moving forward.

Take a deep dive into the careers, experiences, and inspiring advice from 17³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Health Professions Advisory Board Chair Cathy Manley-Cullen '96.

A feature in Sigma Nursing highlights the importance of early leadership in nursing, spotlighting a 17³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate and faculty perspective. Alumna Michelle Novominski, now a registered nurse, reflects on stepping into leadership roles early in her career, while Cindy Paradiso, assistant professor in the College of Health Professions at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, emphasizes that new nurses bring valuable, real-time insights and should be encouraged to lead from the start.

For 120 years, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates have shaped industries, influenced public life, and pushed innovation forward. From a U.S. Secretary of the Navy to Olympic medalists, global health leaders, and cultural trailblazers, explore the alumni whose impact tells the story of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø—past, present, and future.

In 1906, with a $600 loan and a single rented classroom on Park Row, Homer 17³Ô¹ÏÍø launched an entrepreneurial idea that would become a model for the future of higher education.