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An Affordable Prosthetic Hand for Global Change
Experiential Learning
An Affordable Prosthetic Hand for Global Change

Prosthetic hands can cost thousands of dollars. Steven Reimer ’24 designed one for less than $300. His research will provide free prosthetics to amputees in India.

Loree Payne Named Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Athletics
Loree Payne Named Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Building Life-Saving Microbots
Faculty Excellence
Building Life-Saving Microbots
SCU Ranked No. 21 for Best Return on Investment
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SCU Ranked No. 21 for Best Return on Investment
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First Thought Leadership Story Depressed Tech Workers Can’t Stop Talking About Zuck and Musk, Therapists Say
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LING LAM • THE SAN FRANCISCO STANDARD
Depressed Tech Workers Can’t Stop Talking About Zuck and Musk, Therapists Say

Employees are biting their tongues on the job, fearing layoffs and retaliation. But they’re venting in their 50-minute sessions.

Second Thought Leadership Story What the ‘Mother of All Trade Wars’ Can Teach Us About U.S. Tariffs
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KRIS JAMES MITCHENER • CNBC
What the ‘Mother of All Trade Wars’ Can Teach Us About U.S. Tariffs

A trade war is brewing—and, if history is any guide, the U.S. economy may not be too happy about it.

Third Thought Leadership Story AI Is Improving Medical Monitoring and Follow-Up
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Hamed Akbari • INFORMATION WEEK
AI Is Improving Medical Monitoring and Follow-Up

Remotely monitoring medical conditions and following up with patients is a major challenge in modern medicine. Artificial intelligence technology may be able to streamline the process.

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