Judge Extends Block on NIH Cuts

Judge Extends Block on NIH Cuts

Judge Extends Block on NIH Cuts kathryn.palmer… Fri, 02/21/2025 – 09:00 PM A federal judge in Massachusetts is weighing arguments on whether to enjoin the National Institutes of Health’s plan to cut billions in funding for research at universities. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer  Judge Extends Block on NIH Cuts kathryn.palmer… Fri, 02/21/2025 – 09:00 PM A…

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Students Explore STEM with Engineers

Students Explore STEM with Engineers

Middletown, PA – Phoenix Contact engineers head back into the classroom this week to teach sixth-grade science class at Middletown Area Middle School in Middletown, Pa. The classes are part of Phoenix Contact’s National Engineers Week celebration. Phoenix Contact has worked with the school every February since 2007. The engineers lead hands-on lessons that make…

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Legal Battle Over 504 Protections  Continues as States Attempt to Clarify Intent

Legal Battle Over 504 Protections Continues as States Attempt to Clarify Intent

Disability advocates are raising alarms as a lawsuit brought by Texas and 16 other states challenges Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This key federal law protects people with disabilities from discrimination in education, health care, housing, and other areas. The legal action, Texas v. Becerra, has sparked widespread concern over its potential implications, including…

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EY and Microsoft equip the next generation with AI skills

EY and Microsoft equip the next generation with AI skills

The EY organization and Microsoft announced this month the launch of the AI Skills Passport (AISP), which assists students aged 16 and older in learning about artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and how to work with and apply them to various industries and careers. This free online program is part of an ongoing social impact collaboration focused on supporting young people and…

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A ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter in Defense of DEI

A ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter in Defense of DEI Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 02/21/2025 – 10:00 AM Shaun Harper identifies 11 specific actions higher ed institutions can take to uphold their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Byline(s) Shaun Harper  A ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter in Defense of DEI Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 02/21/2025 – 10:00 AM…

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Updated MindTap Coding Labs: Build Career Readiness With GitHub

Reading Time: 3 minutes Now more than ever, today’s higher ed institutions are prioritizing the fundamental on-the-job skills students will need to thrive in their future careers. In fact, according to our 2024 Graduate Employability report, 69% of education institutions are facilitating internships, cooperative education programs and work-related learning opportunities to provide students with practical…

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Uplift Education Launches Health Pathways

There are an estimated two million open healthcare industry jobs and an additional two million are expected by 2031. According to SHRM, by 2034 the United States will have 134,000 fewer physicians than it needs. We’re seeing schools and intermediaries across the country flex to create durable and intentional pathways to close this gap.  In…

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