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Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø celebrated the inauguration of Elizabeth S. Chilton as the university's 21st president Nov. 15 with a ceremony held in the Memorial Union Building's Granite State Room. Members of the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø community and distinguished guests from other universities filled the room, with overflow seating assembled along the walls to accomodate the crowd, and Chilton was greeted with a standing ovation before and after speaking.

‘Tis the season for giving and signs point toward an increase in gift shopping between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Inflation has begun to cool down and the U.S. stock market has been heating up, continuing to post record highs. All good signs for consumer spending. But before shoppers open their wallets and load up their sleds, there are some factors—like post-election jitters, already tight budgets and less shopping days—that still don’t have everyone feeling the ho-ho-ho of the holidays.

Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers study phytoplankton dynamics in the Gulf of Maine to understand climate change impacts, marine biodiversity shifts, and sustainable ecosystem management.

The Winant Fellowship program at the Carsey School of Public Policy offers Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø undergraduates transformative public service internships, exemplified by Ella Dulac's summer at DHMC, where she gained hands-on experiences in cardiac rehabilitation and developed a passion for heart health.Ìý

Discover how Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers use acoustic telemetry to track migratory patterns of marine species, revealing insights for sustainable fisheries and conservation.

Discover how Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers are using drones to detect crop diseases early, offering affordable solutions to support New England's small and mid-sized farms.

Stephen Ciccone takes pride in introducing University of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø students to the world of finance. Ìý

From hands-on learning with the Atkins Investment Group to organizing high-profile events like the Bretton Woods Accounting and Finance Conference, , an associate professor of finance at , is always looking for ways to bring the subject to life. Ìý

With a new $6 million National Science Foundation grant, Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø will lead a Nature-based Solutions project that aims to combat climate change risks in marginalized communities.

Some high-profile visitors rolled through campus during the last week of October, as cast and crew from the Amazon Prime show The College Tour came to Durham to film for an upcoming episode that will feature Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø and is set to air in spring.

Craig and Linda Rydin both arrived at Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø as first-year students, making the adjustment to life on a college campus from the small industrial city of Berlin in northern Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø. They thrived through that transition, and their Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø experiences opened doors that would likely not have been accessible otherwise, leading to both personal reward and professional success.

But their story is not unique — because they didn’t want it to be. For nearly two decades, their generosity has made it possible for deserving students to follow directly in their footsteps.