Why Corporate America Is Worried About Affirmative Action
Many businesses have adopted policies to diversify hiring but the Supreme Court’s ruling to end the policy in universities endangers those efforts. The Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to strike down affirmative action at colleges and universities sent shock waves throughout higher education.…#supremecourts #supremecourt #constitution #johnroberts #harvard #georgefloyds #usatoday #starbucks #meta #blackandlatino (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Media reaction to the Supreme Court rejecting affirmative action at U.S. colleges
Let’s start today with the media reaction to the huge news that broke Thursday when the Supreme Court ruled that when it comes to college admissions, race cannot be a […] The post Media reaction to the Supreme Court rejecting affirmative action at U.S. colleges appeared first on Poynter.#supremecourt #poynter (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

National Academies Presidents ’ Statement on Affirmative Action
In a statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling to restrict affirmative action, the presidents of the NAS, NAE, and NAM stressed that the nation should remain committed to efforts to diversify the nation’s colleges and universities and find solutions that address racial inequities, including past and current discrimination and structural, systemic, and institutional racism in education. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 30, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news

Arizona to invest in manufacturing worker training programs in rural areas
Arizona is partnering with the manufacturing industry and local colleges to train potential workers in rural areas of the state. Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Friday the formation of two “manufacturing workforce accelerators” in Yuma and Kingman. The Democratic governor says the training programs,…#arizona #katiehobbs #yuma #kingmanairport #industrialpark #progressivepipe #nucorsteel (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Trump and Biden had very different responses to affirmative action ruling
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump had two very different responses to the Supreme Court's decision ending race-based admissions at U.S. colleges and universities. Speaking Thursday to reporters at the White House, Biden lambasted the Court for doing away with decades of legal precedent that…#donaldtrump #supremecourt #actionin #trump #ussupremecourt #harvard #unc #asianamerican #hispanic #johnroberts (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Affirmative Action Ruling Ends Elite Colleges ’ ‘Shortcut’ to Diversity
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Source: Reuters: Health - June 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Biden to be interviewed on MSNBC following Supreme Court decision
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will join MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace for a live interview Thursday afternoon following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down colleges' affirmative action programs, a decision that rejects race as an admissions factor in higher education. The interview will…#msnbc #nicollewallace #supremecourt #deadlinewhitehouse #harvard #unc #ketanjibrownjackson (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New Report Recommends Ways That U.S. Colleges and Universities Can Mitigate Risks Related to Foreign-Funded Language and Culture Institutes
Foreign-funded language and culture institutes may pose risks for U.S. host institutions regarding academic freedom, freedom of expression, governance, and national security. A new report recommends steps that colleges and universities can take to identify and mitigate risks associated with these institutes on campuses. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 27, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news

Anthony Fauci to Teach at Georgetown University
Dr. Fauci was the federal government ’s top infectious disease expert for decades, and helped steer the U.S. response to Covid-19. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mike Ives Tags: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Colleges and Universities United States Politics and Government Fauci, Anthony S Georgetown University Source Type: news

The 25 Most Conservative Colleges In America
To many U.S. conservatives, college campuses have become increasingly intolerant hotbeds of liberalism, disinviting speakers who profess opinions that do not align with far-left views and creating “safe spaces” to protect students from “microaggressions” and “triggers.” Adam S. Hoffman, a senior…#adamshoffman #princeton #christian #niche #texasam #collegestation #dallas #sat #southernmethodist #biolauniversity (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

U.S. military contract could help Black university become research powerhouse
The U.S. Air Force wants scientists at Howard University to figure out how its fighter pilots can team up with robotic co-pilots to defeat enemy combatants. But aerial superiority isn’t the only goal of Howard’s new Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA). University officials are also hoping the Air Force’s initial 5-year, $90 million investment in RITA—under a special arrangement that makes additional funding all but certain—will help Howard became the first historically Black institution to ascend to the top ranks of the nation’s research universities. “This should be a real game change...
Source: ScienceNOW - June 23, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news

Colleges educating more than 1 million students are leaving them financially worse off
More than 1 million college students could be at risk of not earning the bare minimum economic return that would make post-secondary education worth the money. That’s one takeaway from a report released Wednesday, which explores how policymakers could ensure more students receive economic value…#dianecheng #ihep #markhuelsman #jainfamilyinstitute #supremecourt #huelsman (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Gen-Z is taking courses on how to send emails, what to wear: WSJ
Some companies and colleges are offering new grads training on how to work in person, WSJ reported. • The courses can cover everything from office chitchat to work attire and meal-time etiquette. • Some experts say Gen-Z is lacking in soft skills due to virtual classes and remote internships.…#wsj #kpmg #sandytorchia #journal #deloitte #pwc #protiviti #scottredfearn #genz #genx (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Gen-Z is taking courses on how to send an email and what to wear in the office, according to a WSJ report
Some universities and companies are offering new graduates training on office etiquette, The Wall Street Journal reported. Getty Some companies and colleges are offering new grads training on how to work in person, WSJ reported. The courses can cover everything from office chitchat to work attire…#wsj #kpmg #sandytorchia #journal #deloitte #pwc #scottredfearn #protiviti #genz #genx (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

After DeSantis, Texas Governor Strikes Down Diversity Inclusion In State Public Colleges
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, signed a bill into law that prohibits the establishment of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices in public colleges and universities in the state. What Happened: The law will prohibit the requirement of diversity statements from job applicants at…#gregabbott #dei #trump #joyas #brandoncreighton #florida #rondesantis (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news