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How Exercise Heals the Body and Mind After Cancer
Could exercise be just what the doctor ordered for recovery during chemotherapy? In this episode of “The UMB Pulse,” Ian Kleckner, PhD, MPH, associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing and director of the SYNAPSE Center, shares how exercise can alleviate symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors. Through his research, Kleckner investigates how movement can reduce inflammation, enhance brain and body coordination, and empower patients to reclaim their lives.
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‘Face to Face’: New Federal Student Loan Limits
Last summer’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates the existing Grad PLUS Loan program for new students after July 1, 2026. It also imposes annual limits on new borrowers: $50,000 for “professional” degree students and $20,500 for all other graduate students. The lifetime limits are $200,000 and $100,000, respectively.
On Jan. 20, UMB Provost and Executive Vice President Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA, hosted a special hybrid edition of UMB’s Face to Face program. He was joined by Patricia Scott, assistant vice president, enrollment administration, and University registrar. The two discussed the status of student financing for existing students compared with students who enroll after July 1, 2026.
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