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                <title>"Ask Questions. Be Visible. Adapt to Change": Amber Perry Inspires Students </title>
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                <description>Pepco Region President Amber Perry encouraged UDC students to embrace resilience, adaptability, and leadership while preparing for future careers and community impact.</description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen</dc:creator>
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                <title>鶹Ʒ Secures $9.9 Million Federal Grant to Expand Research Capacity</title>
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                <description>Award supports UDC's graduate education and progress toward Carnegie R2 status.</description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Rachel Perrone</dc:creator>
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                <title>Andrea Doctor is Putting R.E.A.L. Thought Into Preparing New Nurses for Practice</title>
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                <description>UDC nursing professor Andrea Doctor’s R.E.A.L. model helps students build clinical judgment, confidence, and workforce readiness for nursing practice.</description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Rachel Perrone</dc:creator>
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                <title>He Helped UDC Students Reach Graduation. Then It Was His Turn.</title>
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                <description>After a decade of mentoring and supporting UDC students, CAUSES staff member Donta Thornton ’26 crossed the commencement stage, earning his architecture degree with honors and proving the power of opportunity.</description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Lisa Clayton Robinson</dc:creator>
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                <title>NSF Awards UDC Nearly $5 Million to Advance Nanotechnology Research and Education</title>
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                <description>Grant renewal builds on patents, publications and student research while supporting research and innovation in next-generation computing, advanced manufacturing and energy technologies.</description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Rachel Perrone</dc:creator>
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                <title>A New Gateway to the 鶹Ʒ: Fatma Elshobokshy on the Future of Online Education</title>
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                <description>UDC launches UDC Online, expanding flexible, high-quality degree pathways with digital learning, student support, and workforce-focused programs.</description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen</dc:creator>
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                <title>UDC Capital Cup Connects Young Innovators From 30 Countries Through Entrepreneurship</title>
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                <description>UDC student entrepreneurs from 30 countries showcased innovative solutions to global challenges, gaining real-world business and leadership experience.</description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Lisa Clayton Robinson</dc:creator>
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                <title>Nearly $1 Million Investment Elevates Engineering Research and Training at UDC</title>
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                <description>UDC receives nearly $1 million for advanced civil engineering research equipment, expanding student opportunities and infrastructure resilience research.</description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2026 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen</dc:creator>
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                <title>Master of Social Work Program Launched at UDC to Address District Workforce Needs</title>
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                <description>UDC launches a new Master of Social Work program, preparing future social workers and behavioral health professionals to serve communities across DC.</description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 17:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Rachel Perrone</dc:creator>
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                <title>UDC Opens New Nursing Simulation Center to Prepare the Next Generation of Health Care Professionals</title>
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                <description>UDC opens a new nursing simulation center, providing hands-on clinical training that prepares future nurses to serve patients across DC and the region.</description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
                <guid>/news/2026/09/udc-opens-new-nursing-simulation-center-to-prepare-the-next-generation-of-health-care-professionals</guid>
                <dc:creator>Lisa Clayton Robinson</dc:creator>
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                <title>Lewis Johnson Joins UDC as Chief Research Officer</title>
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                <description>UDC appoints Lewis Johnson as chief research officer, advancing research growth, faculty support, student innovation, and progress toward R2 status.</description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Rachel Perrone</dc:creator>
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                <title>“Trilogy” Returns, Putting UDC Student Journalists in the Newsroom</title>
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                <description>UDC journalism students gain hands-on newsroom experience through Trilogy, the university’s student publication, developing digital media and storytelling skills.</description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Lisa Clayton Robinson</dc:creator>
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                <title>Student K’Vonte Petty Presents Summer Research at U.S. Army STEM Symposium</title>
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                <description>UDC student K’Vonte Petty presented AI and autonomous vehicle research at the U.S. Army HBCU-MI SPARK Symposium, showcasing STEM innovation and student success.</description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Lisa Clayton Robinson</dc:creator>
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                <title>鶹Ʒ at 175: A Conversation with Chief Operating Officer David Franklin</title>
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                <description>As UDC marks 175 years, COO David Franklin discusses investments in technology, infrastructure, student services and long-term institutional growth.</description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen</dc:creator>
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                <title>Beyond the Purchase: How Strategic Procurement Can Strengthen UDC and the District</title>
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                <description>UDC’s Stephanie Johnson shares how strategic procurement, supplier partnerships and operational excellence support student success and economic growth.</description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen</dc:creator>
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                <title>Firebird Mariposa Wellness Garden Creates Space for Reflection, Learning and Community at UDC</title>
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                <description>UDC advances accessibility, urban agriculture, environmental education and student well-being through a new community-focused outdoor initiative.</description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Lisa Clayton Robinson</dc:creator>
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                <title>Head of UDC School of Education Selected for National Fellowship for Educator Preparation Leaders </title>
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                <description>UDC’s Anika Spratley Burtin joins the Deans for Impact Academy, strengthening educator preparation, leadership and teacher development nationwide.</description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 3 Aug 2026 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Rachel Perrone</dc:creator>
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                <title>President Maurice D. Edington Marks Three Years of Leadership at the 鶹Ʒ</title>
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                <description>President Maurice D. Edington reflects on three years of progress at UDC, highlighting enrollment growth, student success, strategic investments and future momentum.</description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 3 Aug 2026 13:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <title>Enduring Legacy of Miner Teachers College Educator Jane Ellen McAllister Lives on in Smithsonian Screening </title>
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                <description>A Smithsonian screening highlights educator Jane Ellen McAllister’s legacy at Miner Teachers College, celebrating her impact on teacher education and opportunity.</description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                <dc:creator>Lisa Clayton Robinson</dc:creator>
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                <title>Alumnus Marc Battle Appointed to UDC Board of Trustees</title>
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                <description>UDC alumnus Marc Battle joins the UDC Board, bringing extensive leadership, legal and governance experience from Taft, Stettinius &amp;amp; Hollister and DC Water.</description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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