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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (left) and Professor Donald Linebaugh (right) joined members of the Bolling, Eppes and Heretick families last week to unveil a historic mark

University President Darryll J. Pines sent the following email to campus administrators on September 23, 2021:

Polymers, specifically hydrogels, have become a household staple in modern society. Examples include disposable contacts and Jell-O, although gels can also be found in hair products, toothpaste, various cosmetics and even disposable diapers. Hydrogels are soft, flexible and boast high water content due to their hydrophilic nature, which is similar to human tissue, making the material a good candidate for medical applications.