Elizabeth Hesen Does it seem like convenience and fast foods are everywhere? It’s no wonder. According to Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute, ultra-processed foods accounted for ~73% of the U.S. food supply. They also account for 58.2% of Americans’ total energy intake – nearly 60% of our calories come from ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods are…
By SU Public Relations SALISBURY, MD—Dr. Enyue (Annie) Lu, Salisbury University professor of computer science, has earned SU’s 2024 Outstanding Research Mentor Award. Presented at the 22nd SU Student Research Conference (SUSRC), the honor celebrates faculty who are excellent supervisors of student research or creative work. Lu, who began teaching at SU in 2004, was…
By SU Public Relations SALISBURY, MD—Salisbury University recently received a proclamation from Governor Wes Moore, declaring Graduate Student Appreciation Week in Maryland. The week acknowledged and celebrated the outstanding service provided by graduate students at all Maryland colleges and universities, including SU. Pictured with the proclamation, from left, are Eli Modlin, SU chief of staff…
By SU Public Relations SALISBURY, MD—The Salisbury University community came together to raise more than $40,000 for cancer awareness, research, services and education at the 23rd annual SU Relay For Life. More than 500 students participated in the event, which opened with an emotional speech from Austen Cave, an SU student and cancer survivor, who…
By SU Public Relations SALISBURY, MD—Three Salisbury University professionals are among 40 selected from across the state as inaugural members of the Leadership Maryland Emerging Leader Program. Dr. Deirdra Johnson, associate vice president of student affairs; Lauren McDermott, Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC) practice manager and Jessica Iacona, Business Economic and Community Outreach Network…
We are excited to announce a two-day Grant Writing Workshop scheduled for June 4th and 5th. This workshop aims to support grant proposal development across various disciplines and will provide valuable insights into funding opportunities from multiple agencies, including the National Endowment of the Humanities, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and…
The winter program, Biodiversity in Costa Rica, runs for 15 days in January. Two – three days are spent in classes on campus at Salisbury University and eleven in country. The program is designed to give students the opportunity to experience and study the vast biodiversity of Costa Rica. The program has two course options-…
BIOL 105-720 : The History of Spice Vanilla Beans and Peppercorns: The Environmental Impact of the Search for Flavor The course is completely on-line. (no in person, no zooming) The class is a GenEd IV B non-lab science worth three credits. The class is divided into the history of the spice trade, case studies on…
Join us on May 3rd from 7:00am-3:00pm at 105 Power Street for our Donation Drive Thru Event (look for the Blue Recycling Banner). We will be collecting any gently used items, please view the list above. Got any obsolete/broken/unwanted electronics and small appliances? Bring them along! We are dedicated to responsible recycling and diverting materials…
Let’s talk lithium-ion battery safety! Lithium-ion batteries are in all types of devices we use daily. From cell phones, laptops, electric bikes, scooters, toothbrushes and backup batteries, it seems they are everywhere. When used correctly, these batteries offer a valuable service, but there could be a risk of fire or injury if uncertified batteries or…