Ohio State, Uwill Partner to Provide Teletherapy
The Ohio State University is launching a new mental health initiative to expand teletherapy services for nearly 70,000 students across its five campuses. “Our goal...
Month: July 2024
$100, $200, or $500 an Ounce? What Does Cannabis Cost in Different Countries Around the World?
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant. While cannabis remains illegal in many countries, an increasing number are...
Hear how stakeholders found financial success in New York State’s legal cannabis market
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...
TRINEICE ROBINSON-MARTIN
Trineice Robinson-Martin has been named chair of the ensemble department at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. She served as a faculty member at Princeton...
Officials Remind Borrowers of Opt-Out Deadline, Proceed with Rulemaking Process
The U.S. Department of Education plans to email borrowers with at least one outstanding federally held student loan to inform them of the Aug. 30...
Chaos is a Ladder
The 2024 presidential election cycle has been trapped in the throes of chaos. From President Joe Biden’s debate debacle to the assassination attempt on the...
Survey Finds Lasting Faith in Higher Ed with Critique
Americans still generally value higher education and support more investment from the state and federal government to make it more affordable, according to a new...
The Weed Made Me Do It – The Rise of the Cannabis Insanity Defense
The Rise of the Weed Insanity Defense – WeedSanity! The “cannabis made me do it” defense, once a bizarre footnote in legal history, is gaining...
True or False – Women Are More Sensitive to THC Than Men?
Introduction Recent research suggests that women may be more sensitive to the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis. Studies have found...
N.J. recalls weed product that contained insects and human hair
Cannabis regulators have recalled a weed product after they determined it had insects and human hair in it. The recall letter by the state’s Cannabis...
Office of Cannabis Management’s Felicia Reid talks about adopting an agency in turmoil, and moving forward
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Felicia A. B. Reid has been at...
MARIA A. PHARR
Maria A. Pharr has been named president of Pitt Community College in North Carolina. She served as president of South Piedmont Community College. Pharr holds...
Young to Head-up FAMU Center for African and African American Studies
Dr. Darius J. Young will serve as director of the new Center for African and African American Studies at Florida A&M University. Young is a...
Massachusetts Funds Free Community College Program
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed the state budget worth nearly $58 billion that includes free community college. Maura Healey“Massachusetts is the leader in innovation and...
Longtime SACSCOC Leader to Retire
Dr. Belle S. Wheelan, the longtime president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), has confirmed plans that she will...
Weed That Has No Smell is Now a Thing – Low Odor and Oderless Cannabis Helps You Stay Discreet Even With Nosey Neighbors
Smell Is A Hallmark Feature Of Cannabis – So Why Are Some People Trying To Eliminate It? That dank smell of bud is a major...
Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students
In April, Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), participated in the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit put together...
CANY survey: Cannabis business owners report shortage of high-quality flower
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. A large majority of cannabis business owners...
The Anti-DEI Backlash: Crisis Facing Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education
A rising tide of anti-DEI sentiment is sweeping across the U.S., leaving chief diversity officers (CDOs) in higher education feeling embattled and uncertain about their...
Pete Davidson’s Get-A-Way Drug (Not Gateway Drug) – Weed Helped Him Quit Cocaine, Pills, and Katamine
Comedian Pete Davidson candidly discussed his recent rehab experience and ongoing marijuana use during his stand-up show, “Pete Davidson: Rehab Tour,” on July 20. Cannabis...
The Craziest Reefer Madness Ads Ever! (and Why Do People Still Believe This Stuff??)
Craziest Reefer Madness Ads – Why are we still listening to this shit? I recently came across an outrageous anti-cannabis advertisement from decades past on...
We Must Help Save America’s Historic Black Colleges
In Baltimore, the Henry Highland Garnet Elementary School is a significant part of the city and the nation’s history. Located in the heart of Baltimore’s...
The Thailand Flip-Flop on Cannabis Continues – Weed Won’t Be Made Illegal, Again, Just Regulated Differently This Time Around
Thailand to keep weed legal, now. She loves me, she loves me not…she loves me, she loves me not… Thailand just can’t make up it’s...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for July 27, 2024
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Happy weekend everyone! From breaking news emerging...
The Home-Grown Solution to the Mental Health Crisis Raging Across America
The Home-Grown Solution to Mental Health When I was fifteen, I witnessed a person’s, let’s call him Bob, descent into a void after smoking cannabis....
Healthy Approaches to Weight Loss
While we now have more information about how to live healthy lives than before it seems diet culture has followed us into the 21st century....
Poll Highlights Political, Regional Differences in Perceptions of Climate Change
Climate change is a top-of-mind issue for minorities in the U.S., according to a polling brief from the AAMC Center for Health Justice. Rising Tide...
Paul Quinn College Get $20M Gift
Paul Quinn College has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor. “The impact of this gift on our institution and our students, staff,...
Calling for Collaboration, Improved Higher Ed Systems for All
Friday marked the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that unlocked opportunity for disabled people in many...
Values of Homes Near Dispensaries and in Legal Marijuana States Have Skyrocketed Compared to Homes in Non-Legal States
Homes Close To Cannabis Dispensaries Are Rising In Value It’s a good time to be in real estate, with the increase in home values seeing...
Legalize Weed, Not Reschedule It? – 57% of the Comments on the DEA Website Want Cannabis Desheduled, Not Reschuduled to Level 3
The People have Smoken – 57% of DEA Comments call for complete descheduling In a surprising turn of events, our corporate and political overlords have...
Hired is now LHH Recruitment Solutions
The decision to bring together Hired and LHH’s offerings reflects the changes we’re seeing in the job market, and the opportunity to deliver a more...
The exodus at NY’s Office of Cannabis Management continues
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. At least four high-ranking employees at New...
GAO Finds Nearly a Quarter of College Students Experience Food Insecurity
Robert C. “Bobby” ScottAn estimated 3.8 million college students experienced food insecurity in 2020, according to student data analysis from the Government Accountability Office (GAO)....
Native American Representation in Finance Key to Sovereignty
Native American representation in the financial industry is critical to the sovereignty of tribes and their continued economic growth. Building this diverse representation within banking...
Why Some Entrepreneurs Succeed Where Others Fail – 9 Ingredients for Success
You don’t need an advanced degree or the perfect pedigree to become a successful entrepreneur. Yet the club of successful entrepreneurs is pretty exclusive. What...
Why You Shouldn’t Vote for Kamala Harris Just Because of Her Position on Cannabis- Banana in the Tailpipe, Again?
Why you shouldn’t base your vote on Harris’ Cannabis Stance As a long-time observer of the political circus, I’ve seen my fair share of grand...
The Law School Hiring Market Undervalues Women, Minorities
The latest attack on efforts to support diversity comes in the form of a lawsuit targeting Northwestern University’s law school. The suit accuses the school’s...
Navigating the fresh frozen cannabis market: Tips for NY farmers (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. This guest column is from Colin Decker,...
The political animal: Joe Rossi’s journey through Albany’s cannabis maze
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Albany is a strange city. It’s visually...
Advancing Social Justice Through Scholarly Work
For the past several years, the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice (CSJ) has been bringing together crucial voices and perspectives to positively...
Survey: Most Now View Higher Ed as a Good Investment
Seventy-three percent of graduates now believe their education is worth the cost, according to a survey in the 2024 Cengage Group Employability Report. This compares...
McBride Appointed to Lead Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity at WashU
Dr. Dwight A. McBride, who is currently a senior advisor to the chancellor and the Gerald Early Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in...
Fuchs Returns to Leadership as Florida’s Interim President
Former University of Florida President Dr. Kent Fuchs has agreed to serve as its interim president while the university’s board of trustees launches its national...
No Margins in Weed, Bah Humbug! – Planet 13 is Expanding with 30 New Dispensaries, What’s the Secret?
In a webinar organized by Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic & Associates, the leadership team of Planet 13, which consists of co-CEOs Robert Groesbeck and Larry...
Golden Health: Maintaining Vitality in Your Later Years
Aging gracefully and retaining vitality for your later years requires a holistic method to health and well being. Seniors face specific health challenges, however with...
How to Spot and Avoid Job Listings for Non-Existent Positions
In the competitive job market, encountering a job listing that doesn’t correspond to an actual open position can be frustrating and time-consuming. While these listings...
Resilient Resistance: Sustaining DEI Efforts During A Time of Crisis
In some ways, 2020 seemed like it would be a watershed year for diversity officers. Given the spate of high-profile murders of Black Americans, we...
Opportunity to hear from business owners making money in the legal New York State cannabis market
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...
The catalyst to cannabis acceptance? Pain. (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. This guest column is from Scott Mazza,...