GWorld vendors unaware of single-use plastics policy
GWorld vendors are still distributing single-use plastics after officials said they would require businesses to switch to “alternative materials.”
Health & Research
Community members, experts say CCST contact tracing notifications lack details
Some community members are saying the University’s contact tracing system is missing details like the time and location of potential exposures.
Limited COVID-19 testing appointments led to delays: students
More than 10 community members said they couldn’t find any available COVID-19 testing appointments for up to more than a week.
Professor receives grant to develop breast cancer therapy
A professor of medicine received a $1.8 million grant to inhibit proteins that strengthen drug resistance in cancer cells.
Petty to remain permanent Colonial Health Center head
Cissy Petty said she will continue leading the Colonial Health Center going forward and the University will not search for a new CHC executive director.
Administrative oversight may have caused campus mold: experts
Experts said residence halls likely served as a breeding ground for mold as they sat empty throughout the pandemic without adequate ventilation.
Professor publishes national contraception workforce map
A Milken professor published an online map tracking the number of contraceptive care providers and their services in each state and county.
Professor publishes journal supplement on women's military health
The professor published a supplement to the Women’s Health Issues journal with nine articles on women’s military health issues.
Officials double COVID-19 testing frequency for vaccinated individuals
Vaccinated students, faculty and staff must receive COVID-19 tests every 15 days starting Sept. 15, while unvaccinated individuals will continue weekly tests.
Professor launches podcast on future of nursing
A nursing professor is working with the National Academy of Medicine to launch a podcast about health care inequities and pandemic burnout.