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    Posted in Faculty, Neag in the Media Tagged James Kaufman, shawn kornegay

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    Posted on June 29, 2025September 12, 2025 by Shawn Kornegay

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    Posted in Faculty, Neag in the Media Tagged Sandra Chafouleas, shawn kornegay

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    Posted on June 27, 2025September 12, 2025 by Shawn Kornegay

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    Posted in Neag in the Media Tagged shawn kornegay

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    Posted on June 23, 2025September 12, 2025 by Shawn Kornegay

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    Posted in Faculty, Neag in the Media Tagged Alan Marcus, shawn kornegay

    A Joyful End-Of-Year Celebration at Bushnell Park!

    Posted on June 20, 2025September 12, 2025 by Shawn Kornegay

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    Posted in Neag in the Media Tagged Joseph Renzulli, Renzulli Academy, shawn kornegay

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    Posted on June 18, 2025September 12, 2025 by Shawn Kornegay

    Sports Business Journal (Risa Isard co-authored an opinion article about women’s sports.)

    Posted in Faculty, Neag in the Media Tagged risa isard, shawn kornegay

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    Posted on June 16, 2025September 12, 2025 by Shawn Kornegay

    Pioneer (James Kaufman is interviewed about creativity.)

    Posted in Faculty, Neag in the Media Tagged James Kaufman, shawn kornegay
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