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The Independent
6 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
How having a pet dog can alter some children's immune systems
A new study indicates that children genetically predisposed to eczema may benefit from having a pet dog at home due to a potential protective effect against the skin condition. Researchers examined data on 280,000 people and found that early exposure to dogs could reduce the likelihood of developing eczema in children with a specific genetic variation. The study identified a link between early dog exposure and a variation in genetic code near the interleukin-7 receptor (IL-7R) protein, which is involved in immune cell function and inflammation. Experts suggest that the IL-7R protein may be a target for future eczema treatments or prevention strategies, potentially allowing intervention in the rise of allergic diseases. Academics caution that the study did not examine the impact of dog exposure on existing eczema and that introducing a dog could worsen symptoms in some children.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ranking every SEC school academically by U.S. News & World Report for 2025
Dating back to the founding of the conference, the SEC has always been among the premier destinations across the country when it comes to athletics. Yes, the obvious sport where the SEC's dominance is likely the most evident is obviously football, but in addition to that, the conference has also made significant strides forward in basketball in recent years, while also having been loaded in baseball and softball as well, among other sports. However, what if I were to tell you that the SEC's success is not just athletically, but academically, as well? Yes, according to a ranking of universities across the nation by U.S. News & World report, the SEC is home to some top academic institutions as well, four of which are ranked within the Top 50 overall. Here is where all 16 SEC schools rank academically among national universities in the United States, per U.S. News & World Report, in 2025. We begin with Mississippi State University, which was founded back in 1878, and sits in a tie at No. 214 nationally. Based out of Starkville, Mississippi, the university has an undergraduate enrollment of 18,230 (fall 2023) with out-of-state tuition and fees at $27,637, as well as $10,202 in-state. In a tie at No. 189 is the University of Arkansas, which is based out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and was founded back in 1871. Arkansas owns tuition and fees of $29,966 for out-of-state, as well as $10,104 in-state, with the undergraduate enrollment sitting at 27,472 (fall 2023). Commonly known as "LSU," Louisiana State University was founded back in 1860, and based out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sits at No. 179 nationally in a tie. LSU owns an undergraduate enrollment of 32,574 (fall 2023) with out-of-state tuition and fees at $28,631, while in-state is $11,954. Based out of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the University of Alabama was founded back in 1831, and sits in a tie at No. 171 overall nationally. Owning an undergraduate enrollment of 33,425 (fall 2023), Alabama has out-of-state tuition and fees of $34,172, while in-state is $12,180. In a tie at No. 171 is the University of Mississippi, or as better known to some SEC fans, "Ole Miss." Founded in 1848 out of Oxford, Mississippi, the university has an undergraduate enrollment of 19,094 (fall 2023) with in-state tuition and fees at $9,772, as well as out-of-state at $28,600. Founded in 1865, the University of Kentucky is in a tie at No. 152 nationally with an undergraduate enrollment of 23,930 (fall 2023). Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the university has tuition and fees for out-of-state at $34,140, as well as $13,502 for in-state. Based out of Norman, Oklahoma, the University of Oklahoma sits at No. 132 nationally in a tie with Clark University, Fairfield, and Loyola-Chicago. Owning an undergraduate enrollment of 22,046 (fall 2023), Oklahoma was founded back in 1890, and has tuition and fees of $26,665 for out-of-state, as well as $9,595 in-state. Coming in with a lengthy tie at No. 121 overall alongside the likes of Arizona State, Creighton, and UCF, among others, is the University of South Carolina. Founded in 1801, the university is based out of Columbia, South Carolina owning an undergraduate enrollment of 28,470 (fall 2023), while the tuition and fees sit at $35,972 for out-of-state as opposed to $12,688 in-state. Sitting in a lengthy tie at No. 109 is the University of Tennessee, based out of Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded back in 1794, Tennessee owns an undergraduate enrollment of 28,883 (fall 2023) with tuition and fees of $13,812 for in-state, as well as $32,956 out-of-state. The University of Missouri sits at No. 109 nationally, tied with BYU, Cal State-Long Beach, George Mason, San Diego State, Arizona, New Hampshire, Oregon, San Diego, San Francisco, Tennessee, and Texas-Dallas for the spot. With the campus, which was founded back in 1839, located in Columbia, Missouri, the university has tuition and fees of $36,040 for out-of-state and $14,830 in-state, along with 23,629 undergraduate enrollment (fall 2023). Auburn University, based out of Auburn, Alabama, ranks in a tie for No. 105 nationally with Saint Louis University, Illinois Institute of Technology, and TCU. Founded back in 1856, Auburn has an undergraduate enrollment of 26,874 (fall 2023) with in-state tuition and fees that sit at $12,890, while out-of-state is $34,922. Founded in 1876, Texas A&M University sits in a tie for No. 51 nationally with both Virginia Tech and Case Western Reserve University. Based out of College Station, Texas, Texas A&M boasts a undergraduate enrollment of 59,933 (fall 2023) with out-of-state tuition and fees at $40,307, while in-state is $12,413. A public institution founded back in 1785, the University of Georgia, based out of Athens, Georgia, sits at No. 46 nationally in a tie with Lehigh, Purdue, Washington, and Wake Forest. Georgia has an undergraduate enrollment of 31,514 (fall 2023) with out-of-state tuition and fees at $31,678, as well as $11,440 in-state. A newer member of the SEC, the University of Texas is located in Austin, Texas, and are tied for No. 30 in the nation with both New York University and Florida. Founded in 1883, Texas boasts an undergraduate enrollment of 42,444 (fall 2023) with tuitions and fees of $42,778 for out-of-state, as well as $11,678 for in-state. The University of Florida is based out of Gainesville, Florida, and is tied for No. 30 nationally with both the previously mentioned Texas, as well as New York University. Florida, which was founded back in 1853, owns an undergraduate enrollment of 34,924 (fall 2023), and has tuition and fees of $28,658 for out-of-state, $6,381 for in-state. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the SEC's highest-ranking academic institution is Vanderbilt University, who sit in a tie for No. 18 nationally with a pair of additional schools, Rice and Notre Dame. A private institution founded back in 1873, Vanderbilt has an undergraduate enrollment of 7,152 (fall 2023) with tuition and fees of $67,498. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: SEC schools ranked academically by U.S. News for 2025
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Scholastic Superstars: Leah Walasavage, Blue Mountain
What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? I am most proud of my athletic and academic achievements, such as my rapid ascent as a tennis player and my 4.33GPA. It feels good to be rewarded for my hard work and dedication in both. What were your most rewarding school or community activities? Tennis because I was able to make many new friends, be a leader, and push myself to step out of my comfort zone. Outside of school, I am a volunteer dance instructor at my dance studio and enjoy teaching and sharing my passion for dance with younger students. Leah Walasavage (SUBMITTED) What do you do in your spare time? I like to do many different activities like tennis, dance, and skiing. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family and traveling to new places. What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan on attending Quinnipiac University and be a part of their 3 + 1 master's in accounting program. I chose this path because I have always enjoyed problem solving. What do you see yourself doing and where do you see yourself living in 15 years? I see myself having graduated college, passing the CPA and working as an auditor. I want to live in a city with great business opportunities and stepping further out of my comfort zone. Whom do you most admire and why? I admire my parents the most because they have always been there for all of my accomplishments and have always encouraged me to believe in myself. They have also supported my decisions about my future and what I think is best for me. In a sentence, what is your philosophy of life? Every day is an opportunity to grow and be the best version of yourself. Finish this sentence: The most interesting thing about me is … I was born 2 months early on Father's Day. I only weighed 4.5 pounds! A little about Leah Hometown: Orwigsburg, PA Parents: Michelle and Dave Walasavage Some Honors Include: Phi Sigma, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, National English Honor Society Activities: Drama Club, MiniThon Athletics: Tennis (Captain) Community Service: Student teacher at her dance studio in Orwigsburg Her Nominator Said 'It is admirable that she is able to balance her clubs, academics, sports and still find the time to mentor her peers and younger individuals at her dance studio on a regular basis. She is also a wonderful leader on the tennis court as the team's captain; all the while remaining extremely humble.' Fifteen students were chosen by judges from the community to represent the most accomplished of Schuylkill County's graduating classes as part of the Republican Herald's annual Scholastic Superstars.
Wall Street Journal
5 days ago
- General
- Wall Street Journal
Trump's Campaign Against Foreign Students Is on Shaky Legal Ground
The Trump administration has grabbed nationwide attention with the arrest of students and academics as part of its push to limit pro-Palestinian speech on college campuses. One by one, judges are pushing back on those efforts. In recent weeks, the courts have released several foreign students from detention while their cases continue and halted the government's efforts to limit international student visas.
Asharq Al-Awsat
6 days ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Research Grant to Strengthen Saudi-Chinese Cultural Ties
The Saudi Ministry of Culture launched the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Relations Research Grant as part of the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025 initiative. The grant aims to encourage researchers and academics to produce scholarly work that explores the cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and China, while advancing knowledge-based cooperation and supporting future collaboration. The grant covers five research areas: History and Cultural Heritage – Focuses on exploring historical and cultural connections between the two civilizations, including the history of cultural exchange and comparisons of intangible heritage such as traditional crafts, architecture, and social customs. Performing and Visual Arts – Examines areas of cooperation in performing arts, theater, music, contemporary visual arts, and cinema, including comparative analysis of artistic expressions and mutual influences between Saudi and Chinese art forms. Literature and Translation – Highlights the translation movement between Arabic and Chinese, linguistic and cultural differences, and shared literary themes, while also assessing the presence of Arabic in Chinese educational institutions and Chinese language programs in Saudi Arabia. Cultural Economy and Creative Industries – Analyzes opportunities for joint cultural investments in areas such as exhibitions, design, and film production, as well as partnerships between cultural institutions and investment prospects in the creative economy. Role of Digital Platforms in Contemporary Cultural Exchange – Explores cultural interaction through digital and social-media platforms, the impact of digitalization on cultural sectors, and how technology facilitates cultural exchange and transformation in the digital era. Through this grant, the ministry seeks to generate impactful research, enrich academic content on Saudi-Chinese cultural relations, promote scholarly and cultural dialogue, and reinforce cultural ties through knowledge-sharing. The initiative is aligned with the goals of Saudi Arabia's National Culture Strategy under Vision 2030 to strengthen international cultural exchange. The ministry invited eligible researchers to apply via the official portal no later than July 15, 2025.
