The U. S. Department of Education has spent over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021. Researchers found that $490 million went to DEI hiring, $343 million to DEI programming, and $170 million to DEI-related mental health services. This spending has benefited u
Imagine a spot on Queen’s University campus where people gather to learn and connect with Indigenous ways of knowing and being. This special place is the Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space. It’s going to be named after someone very special: Kanonhsyonne, also known as Janice Hill. She’s been a key p
Schools have long relied on productivity Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions like Google and Microsoft for collaboration and communication. But with changes coming, like Microsoft's 2025 updates and Google's recent reduce in free storage, schools are rethinking their options. These shifts mean hi
Hey there, readers! Let's chat about this tricky situation. A young woman's sister keeps asking for money, pretending it's for their niece. But the woman suspects her sister might not be using the cash for its intended purpose. She's worried the money could be funding her sister's expensive lifestyl
International health care students face unique obstacles when studying abroad. These hurdles, largely due to cultural adjustments and demanding academic programs, deeply affect their well-being. It's vital to understand what helps or hinders these students to ensure they thrive in their academic and
Imagine getting instant answers to your eye-related questions or learning about ophthalmology from a smart, digital assistant. That's the idea behind EyeGPT, a new large language model designed specifically for eye health. This innovative tool aims to streamline clinical processes and boost medical
Teaching veterinary students in countries with limited resources can be tough. In Cambodia, the Royal University of Agriculture faced challenges in covering the 11 essential skills outlined by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). To tackle this, universities from the U. S. and New Zealan
Hey, everyone! Tomorrow is election day for the December ballot. There's a lot to vote on, so let's break it down. In East Baton Rouge, there's a big deal about a 2% sales tax. It's not new, but it might move from the parish to the City of St. George. That could mean about $50 million for city serv
For decades, the pursuit of a scientific career in the Palestinian territories has been tough. Things took a dramatic turn on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, sparking a war in the Gaza Strip that's lasted more than a year. As Israel responded with bombings and invasions to target Hamas,
A judge in Maryland put a hold on a lawsuit that claims Linda McMahon, Donald Trump's choice for Education Secretary, and the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) company she once led, didn't stop sexual abuse of kids at their events way back in the 1980s. The pause is because the Maryland Supreme Co
