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Student Carla De Meir Wins Karastan Design Competition and Attends Mohawk Design Summit

College for Creative Study

For the third year, the Mohawk Design Summit brought together retailers and designers to curate the 2025 and 2026 products for the Mohawk, Karastan and Godfrey Hirst brands.

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Artificial intelligence? What happened to virtual reality?

University Business

I’m an evangelist of sorts for virtual reality in higher ed, but I don’t think I’m overstating the case when I say that VR in its many forms holds the capacity to revolutionize a multitude of sectors, including education, healthcare, entertainment and engineering.

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How generative AI helped train Amazon One to recognize your palm - Gerard Medioni, Amazon

Ray Schroeder

Currently, Amazon One is being rolled out to more than 500 Whole Foods Market stores and dozens of third-party locations, including travel retailers, sports and entertainment venues, convenience stores, and grocers.

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Small College America – Profile: Whitman College

Edu Alliance Journal

Beyond direct employment, Whitman attracts thousands of students and visitors to the area each year, which boosts the local hospitality and retail sectors. The tourism bureau has even created guides for families visiting their scholars at Whitman, recognizing the economic benefit of college-related travel.

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Why does teaching matter? Perspective from teaching in Earth Sciences and Physical Geography

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Students are more likely to engage if they are excited about what they are taught. I always highlight the relevance of the material or techniques they are exposed to, while also trying to stimulate their imagination and encourage them to follow their dreams.

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Study Abroad Program Locations that Offer Economics Classes

AIFS Abroad

Cannes holds importance in the field of economics due to its prominence as a global hub for the entertainment and luxury industries. As a major Mediterranean port and tourist destination, the city generates significant revenue from tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors. Barcelona is a vital city in the field of economics.