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USA Today
15-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
With loss in College World Series, Dave Van Horn and Arkansas facing another postseason heartbreak
OMAHA, NE ― Dave Van Horn has built Arkansas into one of college baseball's best powerhouses. Under Van Horn, the Razorbacks have made the NCAA tournament 21 times with eight College World Series appearances. Van Horn himself has been named SEC Coach of the Year three times. But there's one accolade still missing: a national championship. And the route to that feat got a lot harder with Arkansas' 4-1 loss to LSU on June 14 in its Men's College World Series opener at Charles Schwab Field to drop to the losers' bracket. The Razorbacks will face Murray State in an elimination game June 16. Arkansas is one of the best programs nationally to never win a national title. Entering 2025, its 11 trips to Omaha without a title were fourth in the country after Florida State (24), North Carolina (12) and Clemson (12). But Clemson hasn't made it to Omaha since 2010, and Florida State and North Carolina have been in and out of relevance. Arkansas has made five of the last 10 College World Series; meanwhile, in that span, Florida State has gone three times, North Carolina twice and Clemson not at all. The Razorbacks' road to the title will be a long and difficult one. They'll need to win four games in four days to even advance to the championship series, then two of their final three should they stave off elimination. In the last 25 tournaments, 22 champions won their first game. Van Horn should be familiar with one of the teams that didn't, though — 2018 Oregon State, the team that beat Arkansas in the championship series after three Razorbacks failed to catch what would've been a championship-clinching pop-up. Since then, the postseason has been full of heartbreak. The 2019 team went to Omaha but lost two one-run games to get eliminated. The 2021 team was the No. 1 national seed and heavy title favorite but dropped a home super regional to NC State. The 2023 and 2024 teams both lost home regionals as national seeds. Only the 2022 team — the only Arkansas team since 2016 to not host a regional — did well in Omaha, making it to the semifinals. "We need to move on from this one and get over it and not think too far down the road," Van Horn said. "We've just got to take care of business on Monday. We need to play good Monday because if we don't there's no Tuesday. ... These guys, they've come back and won games. They've done some great things this year. So that's what I told them. We've got a bullpen full of pitchers. We've got a bunch of hitters that can hit. They didn't have a good night. We need to move on and get ready for Monday." Van Horn will face some tricky decisions with his pitching. He said the likely starter for the elimination game was Gage Wood. After that, he could turn to Landon Beidelschies, Aiden Jimenez or Colin Fisher. Starter Zach Root, who lasted just 1⅔ innings and threw 38 pitches, could return as soon as Tuesday. But relief ace Gabe Gaeckle, who pitched a career-high six innings out of the bullpen, likely won't be available until at least the semifinals, if Arkansas makes it that far. WINNERS AND LOSERS: College World Series winners and losers: The best and worst from Day 2 in Omaha In theory, if anyone has the pitching and offensive depth to make a run through the losers' bracket, it's the Razorbacks. Arkansas ranks top-15 nationally in on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS), home runs and ERA. While Root has been a solid arm, the Razorbacks have thrived all season without a true ace to the level of LSU's Kade Anderson, who threw seven innings of one-run ball in the opener. Instead, Arkansas has the sort of reliable relief options that every team longs for. And its starting lineup for the opener featured seven players with double-digit home runs. "No one here is worried," outfielder Charles Davalan said. "We'll try to be ready by Monday and play hard." The Razorbacks have won four games in four or fewer days once this season, when they swept Washington State on opening weekend. But the College World Series is an entirely different challenge, and it's one Van Horn will need to solve for the first time to finally get the monkey off his back. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@ or on X @aria_gerson.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
AUA Announces 2025-2026 H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow
AUA Announces 2025-2026 H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow BALTIMORE, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced that Christine Van Horn, MD, MS, has been named the 2025-2026 H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow. This fellowship aims to equip residents, fellows, and early career urologists with a foundational understanding of the legislative processes that shape health policy. As the Holtgrewe Fellow, Dr. Van Horn will engage in a multi-week fellowship within a congressional office in Washington, DC. During this time, she will actively contribute to key AUA advocacy efforts, including the Annual Urology Advocacy Summit and meetings of the AUA's Public Policy Council and Federal Advocacy Committee. Additionally, she will participate in the Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy & Management at Brandeis University. "I'm very excited about the opportunities the Holtgrewe Fellowship provides, especially in learning more about the legislative process,' said Dr. Van Horn. 'I've learned so much over the last several years working with the AUAPAC and the AUA Policy and Advocacy Residency and Fellows Working Group, and I'm excited for the in-depth experiences offered by the fellowship to build on that framework and further strengthen my skills in advocating for our patients and our specialty." Dr. Van Horn is a fellowship-trained endourologist who recently completed her Endourology and Laparoscopic Robotic Surgery Fellowship at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Van Horn completed her urology residency at UMass Chan Medical School and earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Van Horn is deeply engaged in health policy and advocacy through her work with the AUA. She previously served on the AUA Policy and Advocacy Recruitment Work Group Executive Committee for the Trainee Workforce Support Subgroup and is an active member of the AUAPAC Champions Program. She also mentors through the AUA FUTURE Program and is a member of the Urology Care Foundation's Kidney and Adrenal Health Committee. She is also actively engaged in research on gender equity and the urology workforce. 'Dr. Van Horn brings an exceptional depth of advocacy experience to the Holtgrewe Fellowship,' said AUA Public Policy Council Chair Dr. Mark Edney. 'From her work with the AUA's Policy and Advocacy Recruitment Workgroup to her leadership within the AUAPAC Champions Program, she has demonstrated a clear commitment to shaping the future of health policy in urology. Her energy, insight and firsthand clinical perspective make her an outstanding advocate for our specialty on Capitol Hill.' The Holtgrewe Fellowship program was established in recognition of Dr. H. Logan Holtgrewe, former AUA president and past chairman of the AUA's Health Policy Council. The Holtgrewe Fellowship is open to all AUA residents in their research year, fellows and first-year post-graduates. Learn more about the program. About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has more than 23,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy. Attachment AUA Announces 2025-2026 H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow CONTACT: Corey Del Bianco American Urological Association 443-689-4033 cdelbianco@
Hindustan Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Danish leads successful Indian campaign at European US Kids Golf Champs
London, Chandigarh's Danish Verma led a successful Indian campaign at the US Kids Golf European Championships this week, winning the boys U-13 title at the iconic Royal Musselburgh Golf Club in Scotland. The Indians claimed one gold medal, one silver, two bronze and another Top-10 finish. Verma was one of numerous Indians to make it to the podium as Nihal Cheema finished runner-up in the boys 8 years. Ahana Shah in the girls 9 years and Naaysha Sinha was third in the girls 8 division were also among medals. Most of the Indian medallists have finished on the podium in other events in the recent past. For both Danish and Nihal, their careers have been shaped by coach Jesse Grewal. Danish, who also won the US Kids Thailand Championships, has been consistent. He shot rounds of 70-72-69 and his final round 69 was bogey free. The Longniddry Golf Club proved a happy hunting ground for some of the Indian youngsters. Nihal Cheema with rounds of 35-38-34 and a total of 106 lost narrowly to Rinto Oake of Japan who totalled 105. Naaysha Sinha of Noida shot rounds of 41-35-41 in the three nine-hole rounds at Longniddry Golf Club, where Brianna Yang of Great Britain won the girl 8 title In girls 9 section, Ahana Shah who carded 37-37-39 in her three rounds was runner-up as Jay Kang of the US won. Danish was also picked for the Red Team for the European Van Horn team competition and in his match, where he teamed up with Luke Lapone of the US, they tied it with Zach Gammon of France and Caleb Pickett of UK of the Blue Team. Overall the Blue Team won the Van Horn Cup. In some of the other results, Vedaansh Jain was 18th in boys 9, Drona Setlur was 12th in boys 10 and Rajveer Suri was tied 27th in boys 12. In girls 13-14, Naina Kapoor 72-78-77 was seventh.
Int'l Business Times
19-05-2025
- Health
- Int'l Business Times
Seeds of Success Calls for Investors and Volunteers to Empower Youth with AI Tools and Mental Health Resources
At the heart of Seeds of Success is the belief that equal access to basic needs, education, and mental health is the key to fostering thriving communities. The nonprofit has been unwaveringly planting the seeds of success since April 2023, making essential resources within reach to all. Led by passionate volunteers and self-funded by the founder, the organization's impact is palpable. To amplify its voice and reach more individuals, Seeds of Success is actively seeking investors and like-minded partners, offering multiple ways to get involved. With a focus on students, at-risk youth, and the underserved, its approach is all-encompassing, rooted in the founder Jarred VanHorn's personal mission to spark positivity across the world. Seeds of Success came at a time of much need, as the prevalence of Any Mental Illness (AMI) among US adults is on the uptick. One of the nonprofit's targeted audiences, young adults aged 18-25, is affected the most, representing 36.2% of all adults grappling with mental health struggles. By breaking down barriers, the organization champions a future where mental care is not a systemic afterthought but an essential part of every community. From a small project comprising VanHorn and a few passionate friends, Seeds of Success has rapidly expanded, now boasting a team of more than 60 volunteers. With a commitment to fostering growth and empowering youth in the long run, accessible resources are only a part of its vision. The ultimate goal? A cultural paradigm shift in the way AI is used and developed, built by the people for the people. This success comes at a price. "Look what we've done with only USD10,000 a year, imagine what could be accomplished with funding from external sources," adds VanHorn. To date, the organization has allocated its resources to maintain Seeds of Success's 12 teams of 60 volunteers collectively, as well as to bolster marketing and tech-developing efforts. "For two years, we have been a solely volunteer-run organization. So many brilliant young minds have contributed to our impact, and they have no desire to stop," stresses VanHorn. "Donations would allow us to keep these brilliant volunteers and bring the business to the next level." Donations will also propel Seeds of Success's community outreach and engagement, mental health and wellness programs, scholarships and educational support, and the refinement of its proprietary AI-powered Project CARLA. This Campus Assistant for Resources, Learning, and Accessibility is designed for students from K12 to universities, harnessing the power of technology to simplify access to essential resources. "We are also developing a series of software products built to be low-cost and implement AI in a way that doesn't replace people but enhances their ability to do their job or access support resources," says VanHorn. By providing timely information, all-around guidance, and referrals to counseling, hotlines, and other services, CARLA aims to become the ultimate tool for students. The NORA and ELLA software products, which are currently in development, plan to optimize nonprofit and government efficiency with AI website tools and AI employee tools. The project combines VanHorn's dedication to transforming the world with a passion for ethical AI implementation. "I want to make it so easy to get help that it doesn't make sense not to," he explains. The founder predicts the R&D cost over the next 12 months to reach USD75,000. Beyond financial assistance, the organization is seeking additional support with exceptional volunteers , long-term strategic partnerships , and official Seeds of Success AI product testers . For VanHorn, the importance of accessible mental health resources cannot be overstated. This ethos is personal, rooted in his story of adversity. When he was unexpectedly attacked by his best friend, who, in a state of psychosis, endangered his life, VanHorn developed PTSD and anxiety, realizing how one moment can impact one's life forever. Looking back, he believes that it was because of his ability to access therapy easily that he recovered. "It changed my life," he shares. "But it also made me understand how privileged I was. Not everyone has insurance that covers mental health, and not everyone has the resources to fund therapy sessions. That's when I knew: My purpose in this world is to build and make support systems more efficient to scale. I will dedicate the rest of my life to this work." Jarred VanHorn VanHorn also understands that positivity cascades. By empowering students and their staff, Seeds of Success cultivates thriving environments shaped by ethical, confident, and smart individuals, consequently improving society as a whole. He knows that the vision is within reach. But with the support of like-minded organizations, volunteers, and donors, it can be achieved more efficiently. "When it comes to youth empowerment, there is no time to waste. It hasn't always been easy for me to balance four jobs, college, and Seeds of Success. But I know it's worth it, and I truly believe we can transform lives," VanHorn reflects. "You can't control everything, and there will always be voices trying to bring others down. But if we can teach people how to advocate for themselves, we can ignite a butterfly effect that will make the world a safer, smarter, and better place. Not just for ourselves, but for many more generations to come."
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Driver who fled from Portland police in stolen Kia gets 2 years in prison
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was sentenced to two years in prison Thursday after stealing a car from a Portland woman and then driving erratically to flee from police. According to court documents, the woman first reported her Kia Soul missing on Jan. 26. VIDEO: K9 attacks standoff suspect at Albany rest stop Three days later, officers found the stolen vehicle outside of a Fred Meyer on Southeast 147th and Division Street with two people inside. But before officers could confront the occupants, they drove away. When officers tried to stop the vehicle near Southeast 136th and Powell, court documents say the driver – identified as 42-year-old Ryan Van Horn – drove erratically in and around oncoming traffic. Even when officers deployed spike strips, the car continued on at speeds of up to 90 miles an hour, nearly running over a pedestrian near Southeast 122nd and Powell Boulevard. Man sentenced to 25 years in prison after running red light while high on mushrooms, killing 2 After more spike strips were deployed, the vehicle eventually stopped and Van Horn was taken into custody. He plead guilty to unauthorized use of a vehicle and four counts of recklessly endangering another person. Van Horn also has previous charges from a reckless driving incident which led to a standoff with Gresham police back in 2023. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
