It’s not every day that we hear about a new supercomputer maker with a new architecture, but it sounds like Luminous Computing, a silicon photonics startup that’s been pretty secretive about what it’s doing, will launch its local architecture in the ring. When Luminous Computing was founded in 2018, it …
Read More »W&M’s Global Research Institute receives $1.9 million to address pressing challenges around the world
Multidisciplinary pole: Students and faculty members attend a barbecue at William & Mary’s Global Research Institute, where academics and policy practitioners collaborate to apply research to real-world problems. Photo courtesy of GRI by Tina Eshleman, University Advancement | March 1, 2022 New support for William & Mary’s Global Research Institute …
Read More »CoVantage Credit Union Receives Honor for Unique Business Philosophy
By Patrick Lynn CoVantage Credit Union received two awards recognizing its dedication to financial literacy and member service. According to a company press release, CoVantage won first place in the Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award in recognition of creating a unique loan program specifically designed to provide relief and …
Read More »Pushing the Boundaries: The Rise of German Business Schools
One of Germany’s leading business schools sits awkwardly in Berlin between the rebuilt Humboldt Forum museum complex and a rose garden planted by Margot Honecker, former education minister and wife of East Germany’s last leader. Is a communist. The European School of Management and Technology, founded to train the country’s …
Read More »This law can help parents expose critical race theory in schools, conservative group says | News
A A conservative legal group is urging parents to use their rights under a little-known 1974 law that gives parents wide leeway to review the public school curriculum and opt out of routine surveys used by third-party contractors . America First Legal has described in a guide how parents can …
Read More »Is anti-racist education racist? Experts see echoes of segregation in latest trial | Education
With the state embroiled in a controversy over systemic racism in schools, a lawsuit against Albemarle County Public Schools could turn the area into a battleground. The lawsuit takes aim at Albemarle County Schools’ plan to eliminate racism and close long-standing achievement gaps between groups of students. Five Albemarle families …
Read More »What Indigenous Peoples Can Teach Us About Fighting Climate Change
Julian Brave Noisecat Photo courtesy of Emily Kassie Julian Brave NoiseChat is a writer and advocate for Indigenous peoples. He is himself a member of the Secwepemc First Nation and a descendant of the Líl‘Mount Currie wat Nation of British Columbia. NoiseCat suggests that climate change is a call for …
Read More »Moms for Liberty Accuses Brevard Teachers of Critical Race Theory Training
Support local journalism. Unlock unlimited digital access to floridatoday.com. Click here and subscribe today. Despite facing anger from a group of conservative parents over what they claim is racist training, Brevard public school officials show no signs of reconsidering a summer program so far. to teach staff about social and …
Read More »Weekend recap: Officials and health system respond as COVID-19 cases rise in Wisconsin
This week, the ongoing pandemic seemed to take another grim turn, as hospitals in Wisconsin had more patients with COVID-19 than at any other time during the pandemic. Given the unprecedented demand for health services, public authorities have taken additional measures this week. Gov. Tony Evers has called in the …
Read More »Byrne & Local Parents Oppose Taxpayer Funding Linked to DCI Initiatives
Putnam County Deputy and Executive Candidate Kevin Byrne Assembly Member Kevin Byrne held a press conference last month to call on the NYS Department of Education (NYSED) to drop all efforts to tie state financial aid to school districts firmly recommended, but very controversial.âDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DCI) Framework and …
Read More »Representative Byron Donalds Talks to NBC’s Meet the Press Panel on Critical Race Theory: “This is not true at all”
Outnumbered – Wednesday, December 29 In today’s episode, Brian Brenberg is “outnumbered” as President Biden has fewer polls than Vice President Kamala Harris “. Additionally, public health officials are under fire for their response to protests during the pandemic. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” to …
Read More »Reluctant advertiser has reached the top of her profession
Laurel Cutler, a philosophy student at Wellesley College, briefly attempted to launch out as a novelist in the 1940s. As she later said, Ms. Cutler was determined never to “prostitute my art for money.” However, when the need to earn a living arose, she turned to advertising and discovered a …
Read More »2 philosophical distinctions that every leader should know
WASHINGTON – FEBRUARY 20: US President Barack Obama listens before addressing the US conference … [+] Mayors Leadership with Vice President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House February 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama spoke with mayors about the economic stimulus package and the new White …
Read More »William Oxford obituary (1951 – 2021) – Purlear, North Carolina
Oxford, William Cliff April 29, 1951 – November 17, 2021 Mr. William Cliff Oxford, 70, of Purlear, NC, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Davie Medical Center. On April 29, 1951, Cliff was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to William Banks and Tosca Harris Oxford. His parents died …
Read More »kovind: Governors “friend, philosopher, guide” to government; should make living connections with people: President | India News
NEW DELHI: Claiming that the framers of the constitution envisioned governors as “friends, philosophers and guides” to the people and the government, President Ram Nath Kovind called on them on Thursday to devote as much time as possible to their states and to forge close ties with the public. Addressing …
Read More »Students win $ 100,000 prize from Elon Musk’s
image: Top left are Drew Rich, Chris Langdon, Anwar Khan, Zach Berkowitz, Nancy Lewis, Laura Stieghorst, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Eden Leder. Photo: Jenny Hudak / University of Miami seen Following Credit: Jenny Hudak / University of Miami Last spring, as Laura Stieghorst watched Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket take off from …
Read More »YSU Recognized for International Listing Efforts – Business Journal Daily
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown State University has been shortlisted to receive the 2021 President’s “E” Award for its continued efforts to enroll international students, the only university in the country to achieve this recognition, according to a press release. “The Awards Committee was very impressed with Youngstown State University’s successful …
Read More »Person arrested during Freedom Center sit-in
Members of the activist groups Extinction Rebellion and Kochs Off Campus! gathered at the University of Arizona on Thursday, October 28 to protest the alleged funding of the Center for the Philosophy of Freedom by Charles Koch and related organizations. An individual was arrested at the Freedom Center. Charles Koch …
Read More »Coca-Cola unveils new platform and brand philosophy in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 30 – The Coca-Cola System in Kenya today unveiled the Real Magic brand philosophy and platform that invites everyone to celebrate the true magic of humanity. The Real Magic platform includes a new graphic identity for the Coke brand which includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light / Diet Coke …
Read More »GV Student Senate EAC Pledges to Reduce Textbook Costs – Grand Valley Lanthorn
Student concerns about class expenses are not unusual. One solution has already started saving Grand Valley State University students hundreds of thousands of dollars a year and could save them a lot more. It leads the GVSU Student Senate and its Educational Affairs Committee (EAC) to take over from reducing …
Read More »Race, Masks and Contour of Equity Nampa School Board Election
Three candidates with common goals participate in a Parent Group Candidate Forum ahead of the Nampa School Board election. Left to right: Tracey Pearson, Brook Taylor, Jeff Kirkman / Blake Jones, Idaho Education News, October 2, 2021 The race between six contenders to fill three vacant seats on the Nampa …
Read More »Paterno Fellow fights for a more sustainable university
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – With dreams of saving the world and inspiring others to do the same, Nora Van Horn, a triple graduate in Philosophy, Chinese and Global and International Studies, used her education to create lasting change at Penn State. A native of Loretto, Pa., Van Horn said she …
Read More »Weinstein appointed Executive Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
Debra F. Weinstein, currently vice president of higher medical education at Mass General Brigham’s health system in Boston, has been appointed executive vice dean of academic affairs at the medical school and academic director of Michigan Medicine. Debra F. Weinstein In this role, Weinstein will be an integral member of …
Read More »WC VP Answers Questions About Clinton County Success
Wilmington College’s recent update of its scholarships and awards program to make WC attendance even more affordable for local students has raised questions about the successful Clinton County Succeeds (CCS) program. The College offers Clinton County high school graduates a grant of up to $ 10,000 upon WC graduation. This …
Read More »Humanities Welcomes New Professors and Staff
New Faculty Josefina Bittar, Assistant Professor, Languages ââand Applied Linguistics Josefina bittar got his doctorate. in Linguistics at the University of New Mexico. After earning her BA in Spanish Language and Literature from the Universidad Nacional de Asunción (Paraguay), she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to earn an MA in …
Read More »Johnston County adopts anti-CRT rules on breed education
Johnston County teachers could be disciplined or fired for teaching that historical American figures were not heroes, undermining the US Constitution in class, or saying racism is an integral part of American life. The Johnston County Council of Commissioners is withholding $ 7.9 million until the school board passes a …
Read More »Learning is key to Mahoning Valley’s construction workforce – Business Journal Daily
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training and classroom instruction to prepare workers for highly skilled occupations. People looking for jobs in trades such as electrician, plumber, pipe fitter, and carpenter can earn 50% of a journeyman’s salary to start and increase their salary over the next three to six …
Read More »Maruti Partners with Tata Institute of Social Sciences to Offer Automotive Retail Course
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Mumba-based Tata Institute of Social Sciences – Vocational School (TISS-SVE) to train young people in automotive retail. As part of this partnership, the company and TISS-SVE will offer a personalized three-year course in retail management with a specialization …
Read More »Nebraska billionaire and philanthropist Walter Scott dies at 90 – the Journal
Nebraska billionaire Walter Scott has died aged 90 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Billionaire Walter Scott, a former senior executive at construction company Peter Kiewit Sons Inc. who helped oversee Warren Buffett’s conglomerate and donated to various causes, especially construction projects around ‘Omaha, has passed away. He was 90 years old. …
Read More »Changes: New Holland Brewing receives Masters Medal
New Holland Brewing, one of the top 50 craft breweries, recently received a Masters Medal from The Spirits Business in the American Whiskey Masters Competition for its Beer Barrel Bourbon, which is aged in new American oak barrels before finishing in the brewery’s Dragon’s Milk barrels. Dragon’s Milk casks offer …
Read More »Monticello Hall of Fame Recipients Announced |
MONTICELLO – The 2020 and 2021 Monticello Hall of Fame recipients have been announced. The 2020 recipients are Marian Perkins Fox and Robert “Bob” Montgomery. The recipients for 2021 are Mike Koon and Eric Stiverson. Here’s a little more about each Hall of Fame inductee. Marian Perkins Fox Marian Perkins …
Read More »Off the Cuff with Monique Burgdorf, Associate Dean of Students – The Oberlin Review
Deputy Dean of Students Monique Burgdorf wears several hats. Currently, she serves at the Center for Student Success as a liaison primarily with low income and first generation students at the College. She also works as a consultant for the Student Aid and Resource Exchange program. Burgdorf’s work has become …
Read More »The legendary Bronner Bros. returns to New Orleans to celebrate its 75th anniversary
● The world’s largest multicultural beauty salon embraces diversity, innovation and creativity with “Every Version of You!” theme● Three days of education, competitions, networking and entertainment.● The show marks the return of the black beauty industry after a global pandemic Celebrating 75 years of excellence in black beauty, the Bronner …
Read More »Fox News: Critical obsession with racial theory follows story of racial baiting on the network
This rage-filled man, who delivered his rant while positioned next to an “ANTI WHITE MANIA” graphic, was not a neo-Nazi filming a video for an underground network of like-minded extremists ideas. He was Fox News’s Tucker Carlson, the most-watched host on one of America’s most-watched networks. But while Carlson may …
Read More »Virginia PTA official resigns over comments during critical rally on race theory
A Virginia Parent-Teacher Association official resigned after being heard in a video saying “Let them die,” a comment some believed was aimed at parents at a rally to oppose critical race theory. Michelle Leete, who worked as the Virginia PTA’s vice president of training, said she did not want to …
Read More »Texas Senate Endorses GOP’s Priority “Critical Race Theory,” Anti-Abortion Bills
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with the most essential Texas news. Even though Texas Democrats have effectively sidelined State House in hopes of blocking a voting restriction bill, the Senate is nearing the end of its work on Republican priorities for …
Read More »Don Overcash; Critical Breed Theory – Loveland Reporter-Herald
Don Overcash loves to fish I have known Don Overcash for many years as a member of our church. He is a man of quality with common sense and clear and conservative values. I appreciate his record in his efforts to help Loveland as a board member. He helped Loveland …
Read More »Knowlton: We don’t teach critical race theory | North West
Clarkston School District Superintendent Thaynan Knowlton addressed concerns about critical breed theory in the program at Monday night’s board meeting. Knowlton reported receiving several calls and emails from parents and community members asking if Washington Governor Jay Inslee was requiring staff to be trained in critical breed theory, or if …
Read More »Race and class under the reign of the ANC by Ebrahim Harvey | The Guardian Nigeria News
Kole Omotoso This is a difficult book to review in the traditional way of book review. We evaluate our performance after 25 years. And the result is that we have failed. In the old education system under colonial rule and later taken over by our governments if a student failed …
Read More »Launch of the Gamble Responsibility America application in the United States
New Mobile App Designed To Be An Educational Resource On Safe Gambling Has Been Launched In The United States The Gamble Responsably America app is touted as the premier resource in the United States for anyone seeking information about responsible gambling or insight into their own behavior, according to the …
Read More »Trump says critical race theory borders on ‘psychological abuse’
Top line A day before Juneteenth’s first celebration as a nationally recognized federal holiday, former President Donald Trump tore up President Joe Biden for embracing “Critical Race Theory” – a loosely defined academic framework that has become the most recent front of culture wars – and has gone so far …
Read More »Indiana Rushes to Spend Virus Relief Aid to New Jobs Program »Albuquerque Journal
………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. INDIANAPOLIS – Lawmakers in Indiana rushed into the final days of their session to make decisions on spending the state’s $ 3 billion share of the $ 350 billion …
Read More »IITians are at the forefront of India’s AI revolution
From Sundar Pichai and Raghuram Rajan to Nikesh Arora and Amit Singhal, many IITians have made India proud. IIT alumni have been the flagship of many technological revolutions around the world. The IITians are making a mark in the field of artificial intelligence. In this article, we celebrate 20 ITI …
Read More »Utah Republicans approve resolution condemning critical race theory
More than 150 Republicans from across the state gathered in a charter school cafeteria on Saturday to decide on the state’s next treasurer and debate two burning issues surrounding education and guns. The main agenda on Saturday was to choose a replacement for David Damschen, who resigned from that post …
Read More »Florida bans critical teaching of racial theory, but most central Florida school districts don’t teach it
ORLANDO, Florida – A new Florida Board of Education ban on critical teaching of racial theory throughout the state will not impact the Central Florida classroom curriculum as school district officials say they didn’t teach it initially. Amid the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, discussions …
Read More »Lincoln first-in-class resident at PC
6/9/2021 Sean Gray is pictured at the Providence College graduation ceremony last week. (Photo courtesy of Providence College) LINCOLN – 22-year-old Sean Gray is making history. Providence College bestowed a number of academic accolades on Gray at the graduation ceremony last week. He was recognized for having the highest GPA …
Read More »“Ecological civilization, the only way to prevent the annihilation of life”
Experts present their views at a seminar organized by the MAHE Gandhian Center of Philosophical Arts and Sciences Ecological civilization based on the harmony between man and nature was the only way forward if life on earth is to be better and prevent its annihilation, was the essence that emerged …
Read More »2020-21 Chron15: Leaders – The Chronicle
Duke leaders are the ones who stand up for the college community in good times and bad, inspiring others with a focus on values ââand progress. The leaders on this year’s Chron15 list are educators, administrators and coaches who used their power for good as they held the community together …
Read More »Cael Sanderson cites wrestling recruiting philosophy on final night of Penn State Coaching Virtual Trailer
The last time we saw Cael Sanderson and his Penn State wrestlers, they were the talking point of the tournament after the NCAA Championships ended in St. Louis. The Nittany Lions didn’t win the tag team tournament – Iowa won its first since 2010 – but all four of Penn …
Read More »Julie Jason: Qualified spending is key to 529 plans | Julie jason
Are you a parent thinking about how to pay for your children’s college? Should you consider a 529 plan? Named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, a 529 plan offers the opportunity to save for the university in a tax-efficient manner. But you have to be careful because …
Read More »Pre-feasibility study aimed at advancing CO2 capture
REGINA, Saskatchewan, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Amplifying the impact of emission reductions through carbon capture and storage (CCS) is at the center of a new pre-feasibility study exploring the application potential of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture from 750 megawatt coal-fired power stations. This project is part of a …
Read More »Kamala Harris Bombs at the Naval Academy
Did you hear the one from the Marine with the solar panel rolled up? It wasn’t exactly Bob Hope and the USO when Kamala Harris tried out humor during an opening speech to graduate Sailors and Marines at the Naval Academy last week. Speaking to the next generation of American …
Read More »Diversity Institute marks milestones – SUNY Cortland
05/28/2021 Over 25 years ago, when SUNY Cortland enrolled single-digit color-dialing students, a small cohort of faculty set out to prepare the rest of the faculty and professional staff for a very different future. Today, around a quarter of the student body identifies as non-white / non-latinx and over the …
Read More »Commission meeting 1776 | national
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2021 / PRNewswire / – On Monday, May 24, the 1776 Commission met on the Hillsdale College campus in Washington, DC to discuss civic education programs, civic education reform efforts in states, pending federal legislation and executive actions, and future Commission activities. At the end of the …
Read More »A year later, what has changed after the murder of George Floyd?
Local opinions from all over Greater Lansing are submitted in letters to the editor, collected here in a monthly package and in an occasional special section. This special section, marking one year since the murder of George Floyd, was compiled with the help of Krystal Nurse, reporter for LSJ Diversity, …
Read More »Hagerty Launches Drivers Foundation Non-Profit Celebrates Automotive Culture
Hagerty announces this weekend at the Amelia Island Concours d’Ãlégance the launch of a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization to advance the mission of education, culture and automotive innovation under the umbrella of the Hagerty Drivers Foundation. âThe automobile is one of the most important cultural achievements of modern society, …
Read More »Ogilvy announces lineup for Nudgestock 2021, the world’s largest creativity and behavioral science festival
NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Ogilvy today announced the lineup for Nudgestock 2021, the must-see festival hosted by Ogilvy Consulting that brings together the worlds of creativity and behavioral science. For the second year in a row, Nudgestock will be available live and online worldwide for …
Read More »1619 is a very important year in the history of the United States, Mitch McConnell
Ricky l jones Recently, the only black Republican United States senator, Tim Scott (R-SC), stepped out in front of the nation and once again made his best impression of the loving slave-owner character of Samuel L. Jackson Stephen. of “Django Unchained” while responding to the first speech to a joint …
Read More »When the UPS driver sees a need, his group takes action
BATON ROUGE, La. – UPS Driver James Joseph’s philosophy is very much like a slogan his company once had: What can ‘Big Brown’ do for you? In the case of Joseph-created philanthropy, the answer seems to be “whatever it takes.” When not delivering packages, Joseph has helped deliver air conditioners …
Read More »Lawrence School Board Approves New Fairness Policy | News, Sports, Jobs
photo by: Screenshot of the meeting / Lawrence School Board Lawrence School Board President Kelly Jones, left, reads part of the subject matter of the board’s new fairness policy at a meeting on Monday, May 10, 2021. The board approved the policy by a vote of 6-0. The Lawrence School …
Read More »RCC, Gardner-Webb Leads Way For Students To Bond With Bulldog
Photo courtesy of Richmond Community College Dr William M. Downs, president of Gardner-Webb University, and Kevin Parsons, vice president of education at Richmond Community College, shake hands after signing the Bulldog Bound co-admission agreement. Back row from left are Dr Ben Leslie, provost and executive vice-president of Gardner Webb, and …
Read More »Journalists: May 10-16, 2021 | Springfield Business Journal
BankingSpringfield First Community Bank added Bryan jones as head of commercial banking and Andrea Gill as a marketing coordinator and event planner. With 13 years of banking experience, Jones manages commercial real estate and corporate loans. Gill, who is in a newly created position, most recently served as Marketing Coordinator …
Read More »Dave King of EnerBank appointed to HIRI Board of Directors
SALT LAKE CITY – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –EnerBank United States Dave King, Vice President, Research and Analytics, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), the only non-profit organization dedicated to home improvement research. Mr. King will serve his first two-year term to help …
Read More »CPAs urge lawmakers to extend PPP loan application deadline
What would you like to know The PPP loan application deadline is March 31st. CPAs and borrowers face “pressing” tax and compliance challenges. Biden’s decision to temporarily limit nominations has benefited women and minorities. The American Institute of CPA urged lawmakers on Wednesday to extend the March 31 application deadline …
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