Judge tosses parts of N.J. law that limits sale of intoxicating hemp
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down parts of a New Jersey law that aims to put more restrictions on how intoxicating hemp products are...
Man charged in La Mota double slaying fired from previous pot job, then rammed bossâs truck
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Day 5: Yes, Organizing Your Space Impacts Focus and Productivity
This is day 5 of our 30 day series â30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Cultivating a Culture of âServingness:â Institutional Considerations for Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions
Itâs easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education. Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of...
Bridging Research and Practice
Back in September, Western Michigan Universityâa public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the stateâreleased its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much...
Over 600 People per Day Were Arrested for Simple Marijuana Possession in 2023 – The Drug War Rolls On
The Drug War Machine Trucks on As I sit here, rolling up my morning joint, I can’t help but marvel at the paradoxical state of...
Day 4: The Benefits and Myths of Staying Hydrated
This is day 4 of our 30 day series â30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Navigating Campus Protests: Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health and Building Support Networks
Last school year was one of the most turbulent times for higher education in recent memory. As the fall semester begins, it seems that college...
Cannabis Has No Significant Impact on Working Memory or Cognitive Function Finds New Medical Study
Oops! Cannabis doesnât impact working memory and other brain processes https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-use-does-not-impact-working- memory-and-other-brain-processes-american-medical-association-study-finds/ We’ve all heard it before: “Smoking weed kills brain cells!” This tired trope...
Day 3: The Benefits of Gratitude â Itâs Not Just a New Age ClichĂ©
This is day 3 of our 30 day series â30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
LEAH VANTERPOOL
Leah Vanterpool has been named Vice President of Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the University of the Virgin Islands. Her appointment...
International Colloquium on Black Males in Education to Take Place Later this Month
The 2024 International Colloquium on Black Males in Education will occur October 23 – 25, 2024 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown. The annual,...
Don’t Be Desperate for Cannabis Legalization – How Politicians are Pulling Your Emotional Heart Strings to Get a Vote
Donât be Desperate for Cannabis Legalization As someone who has been advocating for cannabis legalization for over two decades, I’ve witnessed the ebb and flow...
Day 2: Setting Clear Goals to Create a Roadmap for Success
This is day 2 of our 30 day series â30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
The Value of Outsourcing HR for Growing Small Businesses
As a small business owner, your plate is full. Between managing operations, increasing sales, and keeping clients happy, HR tasks may seem like another layer...
Pain is the Point: Xenophobia and the Dangers of Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric
American xenophobia is as old as the United States. For most of Americaâs history there has not been a coherent immigration system. It was not...
Scholar-Practitioner Helps to Promote Inclusivity at Alma Mater
Growing up in a working-class military family, Dr. Shawna Patterson-Stephens tended to move around quite a bit as a youngster. She lived in California, Florida...
Profits over People – The US Cannabis Industry is All About Making Money and Not Public Health Says New Report
In recent years, the landscape of cannabis legalization in the United States has undergone a significant transformation. From being classified as a Schedule I substance...
30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days
Do you frequently find yourself overwhelmed, worried, or just hopeless about your life or the world around you? Youâre not alone. The statistics on anxiety...
Equity in Education
Higher education has long been a key driver of economic prosperity and social mobility in the United States. American universities have provided countless students with...
Cal State LA Honors Billie Jean King
California State University LA honored tennis great Billie Jean King with the unveiling of a statue on its campus late last week. King, who attended...
JENNIFER ECCLES
Jennifer Eccles has been named vice president for advancement at Harvey Mudd College. She is expected to begin in the new post on October 28. ...
Marijuana Killed My Son – Ummm, No It Didn’t, The Bullet from the Gun Did.
Reginald vs Reefer Madness: Marijuana killed my Son! https://cbn.com/news/us/family-marijuana-edibles-caused-sons-death When it comes to cannabis, most folks find themselves riding a pleasant wave of relaxation, creativity,...
Attainable Luxury: How Designer Candles Can Elevate Any Space
Every home reflects its owner, and interior details play a crucial role in creating a unique atmosphere. Designer candles are one of those accessories that...
Laying to Rest the Lazy Stoner Stereotype Once and for All with Research Facts and Figures
Laying to rest the Lazy Stoner Stereotype with Facts! We’ve all heard it before: smoke weed, and you’ll become a lazy, unmotivated bum. The image...
SUSANNA RINEHART
Susanna Rinehart, associate professor of theatre history, literature, and performance, has been named associate dean for academic and faculty affairs for Virginia Techâs College of Architecture,...
Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College
For years, advocates for higher education in prison programs worked to see Pell Grants reintroduced for incarcerated individuals. When the revised Pell Grant regulations went...
Why Non-Traditional Learners Need the Liberal Artsâand Vice Versa
For two decades, the gradual decline of the liberal arts degree has been met with both resignation and celebration. The prevailing belief is that students...
Ashamed of Your Body and Feel Uncomfortable in Your Own Skin ? – Try Shrooms! Psilocybin for BDD Study Released!
Pioneering research from Columbia University in New York suggests that psilocybin, the key component in magic mushrooms, may help people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)....
Creating Diverse Pathways for the Next Generation of Doctors
The underrepresentation of Black and Latinx physicians has profound implications for our communities and the medical profession itself, as it perpetuates health disparities and limits...
ANSLEY BOOKER
Dr. Ansley Booker has been named the inaugural Penny and Jim Coulter 1982 Executive Director of Dartmouth NEXT, a university-wide initiative at Dartmouth College aimed...
NASA Awards University of Houston $1.2 Million to Strengthen Diversity in STEM and Aerospace Engineering
NASA has awarded the University of Houston $1.2 million to grow diversity initiatives in STEM and aerospace-related engineering fields and address barriers to access and...
NIH Grant to Study Infertility, Health Among Women of Mexican Heritage
A $2.2 million National Institutes of Health grant has been awarded to researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and the Instituto Nacional de...
Everyday Items for Babies That Could Lead to Serious Health Issues
A childâs safety and well-being are paramount to every parent. We meticulously protect our little ones with car seats, helmets, age-appropriate toys, and medications to...
Pot Makes You a Better Parent is 100% a Real Thing According to a New Study on Affirmative Parenting Behaviors
Pot is good for parents new study finds Cannabis and parenthood: two concepts that have long been considered incompatible. For decades, the prevailing wisdom suggested...
Buying Weed Based on the Highest THC Levels? – You Are Doing it Wrong, Look For This Instead!
Donât Shop For Weed Based On THC Alone Hereâs What Else You Should Be Looking For When you walk into a dispensary, there are so...
Empowering Latinas Beyond Barriers Through Education, Persistence and Broader Understanding
 The glass ceiling remains firmly in place for many Latinas in America, but steady progress and a spirit of optimism propels us upward each...
NCAA Grants Over $1.5 million to Support Student-Athlete Academic Success
The NCAA has awarded Division I Accelerating Academic Success Program grants to 17 schools  for the 2024-25 academic year. The grants total over $1.5 million...
Do You Know These Top Cancer Warning Signs?
Cancer is a highly challenging and complex disease that can affect any part of the body, and early detection is crucial forimproving treatment outcomes. Some cancers present warning...
Kamala Harris: We Need to Legalize Weed and Decriminalize Smoking It
Kamala Harris Says âWe Need To Legalizeâ Marijuana For First Time As Democratic Presidential Nominee In a groundbreaking moment for her presidential campaign, Vice President...
Exploring the Cannabis Vape Market: Innovations You Should Know About Going into 2025
The cannabis industry is evolving at a rapid pace, and one of the most exciting segments leading the charge is the cannabis vape market. With...
The US is Waging a Silent War on Cannabis Moms
The USâ silent war on Cannabis Mothers The War on Drugs, that grand American experiment in prohibition and punishment, has left a trail of destruction...
New Series Highlights Policy Questions and Offer Action-Based Strategies
Editor’s Note: On the cusp of the most consequential election cycle of our time, public scholarship can help provide nuance, context, and clarity to a...
New Series Center Policy Questions and Offer Action-Based Strategies
Editor’s Note: On the cusp of the most consequential election cycle of our time, public scholarship can help provide nuance, context, and clarity to a...
National Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products Coming Soon? – Bill Introduced in Congress to Ban Hemp-Based Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC
In a significant move that could reshape the landscape of cannabis regulation in the United States, a new bill has been introduced in Congress aimed...
Did Jesus Heal People with Cannabis Oil? – Kaneh-Bosem in the Hebrew Bible May Shed Some New Light on His Miracles
A study examining biblical texts suggests that Jesus Christ and his apostles might have used anointing oil made with cannabis to heal individuals suffering from...
Easy Home Cleaning Hacks
No oneâs home gets clean without some effort. Some houses take a lot more effort than others. If yours is taking too much time and...
The Dark Side of Marijuana Legalization: Predatory Contracts and the Illusion of Social Equity
As your friendly neighborhood cannabis connoisseur, I’ve been singing the praises of legalization for years. The end of prohibition, the dawn of a new green...
KAVITA BALA
Kavita Bala, currently the dean of the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science at Cornell University has been named the universityâs...
The Genesis of a Research Agenda on Black Males in Engineering
It was a beautiful, sunny day that turned into a lovely, brisk night on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, the night then Sen. Barack Obama was...