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ResearchJune 8, 2026

UniSite Researchers Develop Breakthrough CRISPR Delivery Method for Rare Genetic Disorders

A team led by Dr. Anika Krishnamurthy in the Molecular Genomics Lab has published findings in Nature demonstrating a 340% improvement in targeted gene-editing delivery efficiency — a development that could accelerate clinical trials for three rare pediatric conditions within 18 months.

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Dr. Anika Krishnamurthy

Life Sciences

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News
June 5, 2026

UniSite Ranked #12 in National University Rankings for Third Consecutive Year

The annual survey by U.S. Academic Review placed UniSite in the top 15, citing faculty research output and student outcomes.

Communications Office
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Events
June 14, 2026

Annual Founders Day Celebration Returns to Central Quad

This year's Founders Day includes a keynote from alumna Sen. Diane Holt (Class of '98), live performances, and the traditional lantern walk.

Student Affairs
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Research
May 29, 2026

Engineering School Receives $4.2M NSF Grant for Quantum Computing Infrastructure

The National Science Foundation awarded the largest single grant in UniSite's history to build a shared quantum computing facility.

Research Office
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News
May 22, 2026

New School of Climate & Sustainability to Open Fall 2027

UniSite's Board of Trustees approved the creation of a dedicated School of Climate & Sustainability, the first of its kind in the Northeast.

President's Office
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Events
June 20, 2026

Summer Research Symposium: 200 Undergrad Presentations Across 12 Disciplines

The annual undergraduate research showcase is now open for registration. Students present original work to faculty panels and industry judges.

Academic Affairs
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Research
May 15, 2026

Economics Department Publishes Landmark Study on Post-Pandemic Labor Markets

Prof. Marcus Delacroix's five-year longitudinal study of 40,000 workers reveals structural shifts in remote work adoption across income brackets.

Social Sciences Dept.
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Upcoming Events

JUN

14

Founders Day Celebration

Central Quad & Voss Auditorium · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

The annual celebration of UniSite's founding features a keynote address, student performances, department open houses, and the traditional lantern walk through campus at dusk.

JUN

20

Summer Research Symposium

Hartwell Conference Center · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

JUN

25

Open Campus Day for Prospective Students

Admissions Welcome Center · 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

JUL

08

Alumni Networking Dinner: Class of 2016 Reunion

Kessler Hall Ballroom · 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

JUL

15

Public Lecture: "AI and the Future of Higher Education"

Voss Auditorium, Seat 400 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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