🫶 A Facebook post led to a life-saving kidney donation. Katie Corl discovered her former high school acquaintance Tish Cordle needed a kidney and got herself tested, finding she was a match. Though they attended Newark High School in different classes, the women have formed a close friendship through this extraordinary experience. The transplant surgery took place at OSU Wexner Medical Center in September 2025, with both women recovering in the hospital afterward. This selfless act transformed not just Cordle's health prospects but also created a profound bond between the two women.
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💰 Central Ohio college boasts nation's largest endowment. Endowments at U.S. colleges and universities have skyrocketed, with a collective 79% year-over-year increase between 2022 and 2023. The impressive growth represents a staggering 242% increase over the past decade. However, finance experts are expressing concern about the increasing rate at which schools are tapping into these funds. The article suggests this trend could have significant implications for the future of higher education.
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✈️ Rigorous training keeps millions of air travelers safe daily. Commercial pilots undergo intensive preparation before taking the controls, including detailed ground school and simulated emergency scenarios. The Airline Transport Pilot certificate, required by the FAA for all commercial airline pilots, represents the highest level of certification in the United States. Pilots must perfectly pass check rides and continue annual training throughout their careers, with FAA inspectors conducting surprise evaluations. Ohio State aviation professor Shawn Pruchnicki emphasizes the importance of this comprehensive training: "We teach students, no matter what's going on, you keep working the problem until you hit the ground."
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