Saturday, June 20

New cancer test receives FDA approval

Recent advancements in the health sciences have paved a new path to screening for recurring breast cancer with more accuracy. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a microarray genetic test, called MammaPrint, that is designed to determine the likelihood of early-stage breast cancer recurrence within 5 to 10 years of initial treatment. Read more...


Crimewatch

Burglary A doorknob was broken and a computer, nerve-fiber analyzer and lamp worth $75,800 were removed from the Jules Stein Eye Institute between Feb. 22 and 23. Read more...




Celebrating a collective heritage

Around 200 faculty, staff and students gathered Tuesday in Ackerman Grand Ballroom for the Martin Luther King Jr. 39th Memorial Anniversary Celebration luncheon, with Emmy Award-winning actress Alfre Woodard as a guest speaker. Read more...


Bill aims to rework student loans

Senators and representatives from both major parties have come together in support of the Student Aid Reward Act, a bill which is aimed at making college more affordable for lower-income students. Read more...


Israeli diplomat analyzes MidEast

Discussing countries such as Israel, Syria and Iran, newly appointed Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor shared his frank analysis and personal experience in the region at a lecture on Middle Eastern politics Monday. Read more...