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Championships weren't the only measure of success in 2025–26. Â鶹ֱ²¥ student-athletes once again excelled in the classroom, earning academic honors at every level.

Alexandra Witucki made Â鶹ֱ²¥ history as the first student-athlete named NE10 Woman of the Year. The honor celebrates a career defined by leadership, service, academic excellence, and championship success.

Through research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Â鶹ֱ²¥ faculty from Dyson College and the College of Health Professions are helping students understand human trafficking as a complex human rights issue—one that demands knowledge, compassion, and care.

Every Commencement celebrates achievement. This one challenged the Class of 2026 to look beyond the diploma and embrace the uncertainty, opportunity, and purpose that define the road ahead.

What can dogs teach us about ourselves? Through the Dog Lab, Dyson College assistant professor Molly Byrne, PhD, is using innovative virtual research to uncover new insights into canine and human behavior alike.

With record-breaking fundraising, growing alumni engagement, and a bold vision for Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s next chapter, Vincent D. Clark has been appointed Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations after leading the University through two historic years of philanthropic momentum.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Women's Lacrosse added another memorable postseason run to its growing legacy. The Setters once again proved they belong among the nation's best.

From a 390-foot crane to thousands of new light fixtures, the transformation of One Â鶹ֱ²¥ Plaza East is a story told in big numbers, bold spaces, and behind-the-scenes precision. Go inside the construction of Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s future-facing downtown campus hub—one seat, studio, stage, and catwalk at a time.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Esports raised the bar in 2025–26, capturing conference championships, making deep national tournament runs, and proving they can compete with the country's best. See how the Setters turned a record-breaking season into a statement for the program.

From virtual patients to real-world readiness, students are training in high-stakes scenarios before they ever enter a clinic. Nancy Owen reveals how AI is reshaping that experience at Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation.