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Eckerd College professor co-chairs committee writing national chemistry exam

Eckerd College professor co-chairs committee writing national chemistry exam

September 23, 2026
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Author Deborah Jackson Taffa shares message on history, identity and memory

Author Deborah Jackson Taffa shares message on history, identity and memory

September 23, 2026
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Eckerd College launches graduate school pathway for public health with USF

Eckerd College launches graduate school pathway for public health with USF

September 23, 2026
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Manatee named Cascade released at Eckerd College after recovering from boat-related injuries

Manatee named Cascade released at Eckerd College after recovering from boat-related injuries

September 23, 2026
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New psychology professor, motivated by father’s unidentified neurological disease, brings aging expertise to campus

New psychology professor, motivated by father’s unidentified neurological disease, brings aging expertise to campus

September 22, 2026
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Autumn Term course teaches students about Eckerd College’s biodiversity

Autumn Term course teaches students about Eckerd College’s biodiversity

September 17, 2026
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Eckerd College welcomes new psychology professor

Eckerd College welcomes new psychology professor

September 17, 2026
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Students explore identity through music videos in Autumn Term course

Students explore identity through music videos in Autumn Term course

September 9, 2026
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Career Mentor Program pairs passionate students with professional guidance

Career Mentor Program pairs passionate students with professional guidance

September 8, 2026
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Eckerd College welcomes its newest shark expert

Eckerd College welcomes its newest shark expert

September 7, 2026
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Eckerd College’s ‘SWELL’ rethinks student well-being, kicks off year with screen-free junk journaling hour

Eckerd College’s ‘SWELL’ rethinks student well-being, kicks off year with screen-free junk journaling hour

September 4, 2026
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More than group work: Eckerd students learn how effective teams collaborate to innovate

More than group work: Eckerd students learn how effective teams collaborate to innovate

September 4, 2026
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