Strategies for Thriving in Remote Work
If your goal is to have a better work-life balance, remote work can provide that. It offers greater flexibility and autonomy, empowering you to manage...
Month: May 2024
DAWN SCHOENENBERGER
Dawn Schoenenberger has been named vice president of academic affairs and student services at Hagerstown Community College in Maryland. She served as the college’s interim...
The Commencement Story and the Rhymes of History
More often than not, the commencement address is designed to be a sanitized rhetorical moment. Graduation speeches are not often written to make incisive interventions,...
Opportunity to learn about the cannabis microbusiness license, tour the ayrloom production facility and network
NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) hosts unique and interactive business-to-business events across the state that bring together business owners and industry leaders to network and discuss...
Mastering Remote Work: Digital Essentials for Staying Productive
Remote work has become a standard for many professionals, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Success in a remote setting hinges on the right tools and...
70 Years Later: Black Students with Disabilities Post-Brown v. Board of Education
As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, it is crucial to reflect on its complex legacy, particularly...
CORRIE FOUNTAIN
Corrie Fountain has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at Clayton State University. Fountain holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education...
Researchers Find Dearth of Scientific Evidence on Impacts of Digital Mental Health Support Programs
There is a distinct lack of evidence when it comes to the impacts and reach of digital mental health intervention programs (DMHIs), according to a...
New York’s cannabis expansion: balancing licensing speed with market stability
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. When Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an overhaul...
When Education Fails to Align with the Workforce
More than one quarter of all middle-skills credentials and associate degrees offered nationwide are misaligned with the needs of their local labor markets, according to the...
Trump Found Guilty in Hush Money Trial
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the so-called hush money trial in New York....
Survey: Faculty and Staff Observe Increasing Demand for Mental Health Support Among Online Learners
More than 80% of college faculty and staff members have noticed increasing demand among online learners for mental health services this past school year, according...
Brown Appointed Chancellor at Winston-Salem State
Bonita J. Brown has been named Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). “It is a true honor and a privilege to return home to lead...
McInnis to Lead Yale University
Dr. Maurie McInnis is set to become the next president of her alma mater, Yale University, effective July 1. “Through immense challenges, under President Peter...
Womanist Ethicist, Theologian Named MLK Professor of Religion and Black Studies
Dr. Emilie Townes has been named the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies at Boston University’s School of Theology (STH),...
An Outsider’s View, Self-Worth
Before 2011, Amy Chua would have described herself as a “mild mannered professor.” She was teaching law at Yale University and raising her two daughters....
Syracuse’s efforts to shut illegal cannabis shops continue to face legal pushback
Syracuse, N.Y. — The city of Syracuse’s efforts to shut down unlicensed marijuana sellers is facing renewed pushback in court after a shop accused of...
Manufacturing in #YesWV – Made in the Mountain State
Consumers are in constant contact with products containing elements made in West Virginia. Base polymers in cosmetics and window seals to finished goods: spark plugs,...
Work Group Recommends Institutional Neutrality at Harvard
Harvard University plans to implement a policy of institutional neutrality, meaning it will not weigh in on public matters that do not affect the university’s...
Research Series Explores Equity and Economic Outcomes
New research, led by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), dives into questions of postsecondary value and equity. “By unpacking the nuances of value...
Designing the Future: Insights and Advice from Architectural Engineer Brenan Pool
Key Takeaways AE grew out of the need for a new discipline that knew the design and drafting skills needed for elegant architecture, but also...
NY cannabis leader stepping down early after mismanagement in marijuana rollout
Chris Alexander, center, executive director of New York State Office of Cannabis Management, shows off the first purchase of cannabis gummies from Cortland’s Florist Farms,...
TYRONE JACKSON
Tyrone Jackson has been named president of Southeast Arkansas College. He serves as president at Mississippi Delta Community College. Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree in...
Let’s shift from explaining NY’s cannabis problems to solving them (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. This guest column is from Ngiste Abebe,...
Love is the Critical Ingredient for Black Men
High school graduation rates for young Black men have improved in the last decade — since 2012, U.S. graduation rates increased overall by 4%, while...
MICHAEL SCALES
Michael Scales has been named vice president of the Division of Business Services for the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as the associate vice president...
South Dakota Higher Ed Policy Hinders Tribal Expressions in Official Correspondence
The South Dakota Board of Regents instated a new policy this year that effectively prohibits the use of gender pronouns and other affiliations by the...
Massachusetts Legislators Consider Universal Free Community College
Free community college is part of a $58 billion budget recently approved by the Massachusetts State Senate for Fiscal Year 2025. Michael J. Rodrigues“Tuition free...
New York Legislators Consider Tuition Waivers for Volunteer First Responders
New York state lawmakers are considering ways to lengthen the state’s roll of volunteer first responders with higher education tuition waivers as incentives. Jeremy A....
Your Daily Commute Doesn’t Need to be Anxiety-Inducing! Here are Some Proven Hacks To Own Your Morning
The daily grind of commuting is a familiar reality for many of us women. Whether you travel by car, public transport, or bike, safety and...
Educating the Next Generation
California’s public schools didn’t teach Asian American history to a young Dr. Beth Lew-Williams. Neither did college. So, for those powerful stories she heard as...
The Precious Value of Time: How We Choose to Spend Our Lives
Life is happening. Right now. And it is not a forever thing. You have a limited amount of time as a living, breathing human being....
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for May 25, 2024
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone! We at...
NCAA, Five Conferences Pursue $2.8B Student-Athletes Settlement
The NCAA joined five conferences in a nearly $2.8 billion settlement proposed to cover damages to former and current student-athletes who claimed now-defunct NCAA rules...
When a Commencement Speech Goes Viral
Dr. Daniel Black’s 15-minute speech, which he delivered to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) graduates last weekend quickly spread like a wildfire across social media. Black,...
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in US, new study says
For the first time, the number of Americans who use marijuana just about every day has surpassed the number who drink that often, a shift...
JUAN R. GUARDIA
Juan R. Guardia has been named vice president for student affairs at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. He served as assistant vice president for student affairs...
UC Berkeley Receive $1.2M in Support of Educational Diversity
About $1.2 million in state funding has been awarded to the University of California Berkeley School of Education to provide tuition assistance for aspiring school...
Central NY weed shops owner fined $15.2 million by state after ignoring orders to stop sales
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Central New York weed shop owner was fined $15.2 million by the state Attorney General after state officials say he ignored...
Another College Just Closed Its Doors. What That Means for Your Institution and the Future of Higher Education
In the study of economics, the relationship between inflation and market correction is complex and interesting. Recently, I have found myself studying this relationship to...
Building Support for a Major
The push for more representation and education about Asian identities at Amherst College has been a multi-decade affair. It’s involved protests and urging from all...
Report: Looking at What Contributes to Student Success and Persistence Among Mexican Americans
In San Luiz, Arizona, along the border of the state and Sonora, Mexico, there is Gadsden Elementary School District #32, where more than 99% of...
Colby College Residence Halls Named After Four Alumnae
Colby College has named four residence halls honoring four prominent alumnae. Paula Crane Lunder, ’98, is a life trustee. Jane Powers, ’86, an advocate for...
The Case for Board of Trustees to Embrace Academic Acumen
In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, the role of governing boards, such as the Board of Trustees, is of paramount importance. These bodies are...
New York’s cannabis story, dissed and beaten, still rings true (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. This guest column is from Freeman Klopott,...
NY Cannabis Insider to host “state of the state” industry networking event on June 13
NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) hosts unique and interactive business-to-business events across the state that bring together business owners and industry leaders to network and discuss...
Portland police quietly evacuate entire Best Buy store, arrest robbery suspect who was left inside
Portland police say they discreetly worked with management at the Best Buy in North Portland Tuesday evening to evacuate customers and employees before confronting a...
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
Millions of people in the U.S. report using marijuana daily or nearly every day, according to an analysis of national survey data, and those people...
Policy Matters for Black Youth Mental Health
In a recent op-ed, we described the present challenges Black youth are facing regarding mental health. Sadly, these statistics continue to be alarming as rates...
Investigation into NY cannabis regulator Damian Fagon still going
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. The New York Inspector General’s Office is...