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College Football Programs Appear Recession-Proof

A new University of Michigan study supports what college football fans and rabid tailgaters already knew: Nothing can keep diehard fans away from tailgate parties on game day.

Merle Rosenblatt Goldman Chair in Asian Studies Announced at Sarah Lawrence College

A new academic chair in Asian Studies, with a focus on modern Chinese history, has been established with a $1,500,000 gift from Marshall I. Goldman in honor of his wife, alumna and former trustee of the College, Merle Rosenblatt Goldman ’53. The announcement was made by College President Karen Lawrence on March 4 at a celebratory lecture.

Sarah Lawrence College Awarded Mellon Grant to Expand Environmental Studies and Foster ‘Green’ Careers

Karen Lawrence, President of Sarah Lawrence College, today announced an innovative planning program to expand and strengthen environmental initiatives across the curriculum, including preparing students for a new generation of “green careers.”

Adrenal Fatigue? See a Doctor

Taking vitamins or supplements to treat “adrenal fatigue” may do more harm than good, says Todd Nippoldt, M.D., a Mayo Clinic expert in hormone disorders affecting the adrenal glands.

Health Advocacy Graduate Students to Assist Residents of ‘Toxic Town’ During Spring Break, March 19 - 27

Eight Sarah Lawrence College graduate students are assisting the residents of Mossville, LA, suffering illnesses – in highly disproportionate numbers to the general population – from the effects of air and ground water pollution.

Chemists Influence Stem-Cell Development with Geometry

University of Chicago scientists have successfully used geometrically patterned surfaces to influence the development of stem cells. The new approach is a departure from that of many stem-cell biologists, who focus instead on uncovering the role of proteins in controlling the fate of stem cells.

Worried all the Time: Treatment Options for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder is excessive worry that lasts at least six months and disrupts daily activities, according to the March issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource.

Avoiding ‘Boomeritis’ -- The Achilles’ Heel of a Fit Generation

Orthopedic surgeons are seeing a wave of exercise-related injuries among baby boomers -- a phenomenon dubbed “boomeritis.”