Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana Takes the Helm as Caltech’s 10th President
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Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana Takes the Helm as Caltech’s 10th President

Ray Jayawardhana has officially assumed his role as the 10th president of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). An accomplished astrophysicist, Jayawardhana succeeds Thomas Rosenbaum, who led the institution since 2014. In addition to his presidential duties, he will serve as a professor of astronomy within the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy, continuing his […]

Congress Investigates Private Equity Influence in Youth Sports Amid Rising Costs
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Congress Investigates Private Equity Influence in Youth Sports Amid Rising Costs

A bipartisan congressional committee has launched an investigation into the growing influence of private equity firms within the American youth sports sector. The hearing, titled ‘Field of Fees: Private Equity’s Role in the Commercialization of American Youth Sports,’ highlighted concerns that the influx of Wall Street capital is prioritizing investor returns over the accessibility and […]