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Rohini Gupta, doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering and Grateful Dead fan, stands in Barton Hall.

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May 4, 2023

Love for Dead & Co. transcends generations

Current students share their love for the Grateful Dead and their excitement for Dead & Company's return to Barton Hall on May 8.

Biological and Environmental Engineering
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May 3, 2023

Innovations to reduce methane emissions from food production

A new report funded by the Global Methane Hub and ClimateWorks Foundation details innovations in three key sectors of the global food system – livestock (including diet shifts), food loss and waste, and rice cultivation – that can eliminate over...

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Agriculture
Environment

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May 2, 2023

Lead New York Announces Twentieth Class

Lead New York (LeadNY) is pleased to announce the members of its 20th class. “We are very excited to share the roster of our newest cohort,” said Larry Van De Valk, Executive Director of the program. “Members come from every corner of our state...

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April 26, 2023

Lead New York Class 18/19 Completes Year 2

Participants Complete “Lead Fellows” Portion of Program LeadNY is pleased to announce that 35 members of its 18th and 19th classes have successfully completed the “Lead Fellows” portion of the training program. Class members were recognized at a...