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HHSC Announces Pre-Solicitations Meetings for STAR Kids

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2022

In anticipation of the upcoming solicitation and resulting contract for STAR Kids, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites managed care organizations that would be eligible to receive a STAR Kids contract award (potential respondents) to participate in a pre-solicitation meeting with Medicaid program, legal, and procurement staff.

Fulbright Scholar Works for Brighter Future in Health Policies

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2022

When Nikitha Vicas BS’21, BA’21 entered The University of Texas at Dallas as a freshman in 2017, she had her sights set on a career in medicine. By the time she graduated last May with a dual degree in neuroscience and economics, her career plans had changed, thanks in part to the research and field work experience she accumulated as an undergraduate.

In Memoriam: Anthony Genovese ’02CCPS and Joseph P. Genovese, Jr. ’95SVC, ’97MLS

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2022

St. John's University issued the following announcement on Jan. 19It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of members of the family of one of our former colleagues:Anthony Genovese ’02CCPSand Joseph P.

Gender bias in lab groups not rooted in personal preference

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2022

Cornell University issued the following announcement on Jan. 20Gender bias in physics labs – where women typically work more on the computer and on communication tasks, while men more often handle equipment – is not rooted in personal preference, according to new Cornell research.A team led by Natasha Holmes, the Ann S.