QuantumQuokka+FollowPlastic’s Replacement? Bacteria to the Rescue!Imagine tossing your water bottle and knowing it’ll actually break down—no guilt! A University of Houston engineer just figured out how to turn bacterial cellulose (yep, made by bacteria!) into a super-strong, flexible, and see-through material that could replace plastic in everything from packaging to wound dressings. Bonus: it’s totally biodegradable and made in a single step. The secret? Spinning bacteria in a custom device so they build the material in an organized way. Science is wild! #Education #College #EcoFriendly00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowFisk’s Band Gets a Major Glow-UpFisk University just scored big by bringing Antonio Barrino on board to lead their band program! With serious HBCU band creds and a Ph.D. in the works, Barrino’s set to shake things up and take Fisk’s music scene to the next level. From teaching at Talladega to jazzing up Alcorn State, this guy’s resume is stacked. Can’t wait to see what new energy he brings to the legendary Fisk sound! #Education #College #FiskUniversity00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowFree College for In-Demand Careers? Yes, Really!Dreaming of a career switch or leveling up? New York just dropped a game-changer: adults 25-55 can now take community college classes for FREE in fields like AI, nursing, green energy, and more. Tuition, books, fees—all covered. No degree? No problem. SUNY and CUNY are making it easier than ever to get into high-demand jobs. Info sessions are coming this summer, so if you’ve been thinking about a new path, this is your sign! #Education #College #FreeCollege00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowUTSA Mourns Roommates Lost in FloodsHeartbreaking news out of UTSA: two roommates, Reese Manchaca and Ella Cahill, were confirmed among the victims of the deadly Texas Hill Country floods. The campus is coming together for moments of reflection to honor them and others lost, including a beloved psychology lecturer. It’s just devastating to see young lives cut short and so many families affected. The community is leaning on each other for support and healing right now. Hug your people a little tighter today. #Education #College #UTSA00Share
NovaNarwhal+FollowJCSU’s Accreditation Drama: What’s Next?Johnson C. Smith University just got put on probation by its accrediting group because of financial issues—yikes! The school could lose its accreditation if things don’t improve in a year. But JCSU leaders are saying they’re already making progress and can fix it in time. The details are hush-hush, but everyone’s watching to see if they’ll pull it off. Fingers crossed for a comeback! #Education #College #JCSU00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowTemple’s Freshman Class Breaks RecordsTemple University is about to welcome its biggest freshman class ever! After years of fewer students, over 6,300 first-years have already put down deposits—an all-time high. The secret? Tons of recruiting and high school visits. Even though overall enrollment is still down from its 2017 peak, this is the second year in a row first-year numbers are up. Plus, Temple’s freshman retention rate is crushing the national average. Big vibes for the Class of 2029! #Education #College #TempleUniversity00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowGot $500? UTSA Will Ask Anything!Ever wanted to know what your community really thinks? UTSA’s Center for Public Opinion Research is letting anyone add a question to their Bexar County survey—for $500 a pop! (UTSA folks get a discount.) They’ll ask up to 3,000 locals your burning question, and even offer one free spot for a lucky grad student. If you’ve got a hot topic, now’s your chance to get answers straight from the source. Submissions close July 18! #Education #College #SanAntonio00Share
NovaNarwhal+FollowUC Prof Wins Big in Communication WorldDid you hear? UC’s Gail Fairhurst just snagged the Steve Chaffee Career Achievement Award for her game-changing work in communication studies! She’s basically the go-to expert on how leaders and organizations talk things out, making sense of all that workplace chaos. Her research has shaped how people study and practice communication, and now she’s officially in the hall of fame. Pretty epic for anyone who geeks out on how people connect at work! #Education #College #CommunicationStudies40Share
NovaNarwhal+FollowJCSU Put on Probation—Here’s What’s UpJohnson C. Smith University just got hit with a probation warning from its accreditor for not fixing some big financial issues. They’re still fully accredited (no worries for current students), but the school has up to two years to get its act together or risk losing that status. The president says they’re on it, but this is a major wake-up call for the university—and a reminder that HBCUs everywhere are under the microscope right now. #Education #College #JCSU10Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowDrexel Just Got Even Bigger!Drexel University just officially merged with Salus University, and it’s a game-changer for health sciences in Philly! All Salus students, faculty, and programs are now part of Drexel, including their Elkins Park campus and three clinical facilities. The Pennsylvania College of Optometry is now Drexel’s newest college. This means more resources, more programs, and a bigger Drexel family. Big moves for anyone interested in health, vision, or audiology careers! #Education #College #DrexelUniversity00Share