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Rutgers alum discusses abortion accessibility website, female empowerment

Heather Pinheiro, a Rutgers alum and director of "Esquire Digital," who won a 365: AIGA Year in Design award in 2022 for designing a virtual interactive information hub for women in need of reproductive care called "Power + Voice," recently spoke about her work with The Daily Targum.Apr 17

Tyler Clementi Center, Right to Be event discusses techniques to develop mental resilience

On Tuesday, the Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention and Right to Be hosted their final collaborative training of the Spring 2024 semester, "Resilience This Moment and Beyond."Mar 22

Rutgers to collaborate with Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University on Alzheimer's research conference

Two Rutgers professors will work with experts at Tel Aviv University and Hebrew University to organize the third U.S.-Israel Alzheimer's Disease Conference on September 22 at the former university, according to an announcement from the Aging & Brain Health Alliance (ABHA) at Rutgers—Newark.Feb 16

Bildner Center receives grant to create program about intersection of Jewish, Black American history

The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) recently awarded a $10,173 action grant to the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life, located on the College Avenue campus, to examine the complex solidarity and friction between Black-Jewish relations. Jan 30

U. professor wins research award for drawing connection between ketogenic diet, lung cancer

Jessie Yanxiang Guo, an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, was recently presented the Lung Cancer Discovery Award by the American Lung Association (ALA) Research Institute for her study on the link between the ketogenic diet and cancer metabolism, according to a press release. Dec 13

U. professor creates accessible digital map of Zimmerli Art Museum

Beginning in August, Jie Gong, an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, created a digital map of the Zimmerli Art Museum building with his team of students and the Zimmerli staff.Nov 27

Advocating for adults with autism: U. professor awarded NJBIZ Veterans award

Christopher Manente, the executive director of the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) and an associate professor in the Department of Applied Professional Psychology, recently received the NJBIZ Veterans in Business award, honoring veterans who improve their communities through entrepreneurship.Nov 15

Targum spotlight: Active Minds works to create mental health dialogue, safe space for students

Active Minds at Rutgers is an on-campus student organization advocating for open discussion about mental health among the student community.Nov 10

U. receives nearly $800,000 grant for pollution prevention initiatives

On October 12, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the approval of a $787,527 grant to Rutgers under the agency's Environmental Justice in Communities program, according to an EPA press release.Nov 2

U. launches partnership with free Uwill telehealth service

In May, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced a statewide collaboration between New Jersey colleges and universities, including Rutgers and Uwill, a mental health and wellness service offering free, on-demand teletherapy for students.Oct 31