Strategies for a Successful Semester-Long Sabbatical

Strategies for a Successful Semester-Long Sabbatical Sarah Bray Thu, 06/13/2024 – 03:00 AM It can involve continued university responsibilities and geographical restrictions, writes Christine Tulley, who advises others on how to make the most of one. Byline(s) Christine Tulley Strategies for a Successful Semester-Long Sabbatical Sarah Bray Thu, 06/13/2024 – 03:00 AM It can involve continued…

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Farm Bill Proposals Boost Research Facilities and HBCUs

Farm Bill Proposals Boost Research Facilities and HBCUs Katherine Knott Thu, 06/13/2024 – 03:00 AM But a political impasse over SNAP benefits could make the bill impossible to pass, at least in 2024. Byline(s) Katherine Knott Farm Bill Proposals Boost Research Facilities and HBCUs Katherine Knott Thu, 06/13/2024 – 03:00 AM But a political impasse over…

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Despite Affirmative Action Ban, ‘Business as Usual’ for Applicants

Despite Affirmative Action Ban, ‘Business as Usual’ for Applicants Liam Knox Thu, 06/13/2024 – 03:00 AM A new study found that across racial groups and achievement levels, applicants’ behavior was largely unaffected by the landmark Supreme Court ruling. Byline(s) Liam Knox Despite Affirmative Action Ban, ‘Business as Usual’ for Applicants Liam Knox Thu, 06/13/2024 – 03:00…

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Affirmative Action Fallout Sours Donor Relations

Affirmative Action Fallout Sours Donor Relations Liam Knox Thu, 06/13/2024 – 03:00 AM The University of Missouri system is removing racial criteria from endowed scholarships, saying they run afoul of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. Donors feel disrespected—and some may be ready to go to court. Byline(s) Liam Knox Affirmative Action Fallout Sours Donor Relations…

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PA Lawmakers Propose Dueling Plans for a Higher Ed Overhaul

PA Lawmakers Propose Dueling Plans for a Higher Ed Overhaul jessica.blake@… Thu, 06/13/2024 – 03:00 AM Both parties have introduced separate bills outlining their own vision on how best to carry out the higher education overhaul Governor Shapiro called for in January. Byline(s) Jessica Blake PA Lawmakers Propose Dueling Plans for a Higher Ed Overhaul jessica.blake@……

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I’m Still Not Sure If The Tradition Of A “Civic Season” Is Going To Catch On, But Museums Pushing It Create Nice Collection Of Resources

  A ton of museums and nonprofit organizations tried two years ago to inaugurate a tradition they are calling “Civic Season”: a three-week period that stretches from Flag Day on June 14 through the Fourth of July, and includes Juneteenth and Pride Month… The project aims to ask Americans, and young people in particular, to…

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