FIRE condemns government-run animal shelter in Texas for censoring euthanasia debate

Government agencies cannot restrict the public’s online expression because they want to avoid criticism City’s animal shelter deleted or hid over 400 comments from the public, mostly critical of its euthanasia policy FIRE calls on the government-run shelter San Antonio Animal Care Services to immediately stop censoring the public San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 12, 2024…

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RONALD M. CARRERE JR. | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Ronald M. Carrere Jr.Ronald M. Carrere Jr. has been named associate vice president of government and community relations at Xavier University of Louisiana. He serves as interim executive director of the Norman C. Francis Leadership Institute. Carrere holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance and real estate from the University of New Orleans…

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Ayn Rand, Objectivism, and free speech

What happens when philosopher Ayn Rand’s theories meet free speech? Tara Smith and Onkar Ghate of the Ayn Rand Institute explore Rand’s Objectivist philosophy, its emphasis on reason and individual rights, and how it applies to contemporary free speech issues. Smith and Onkar are contributors to a new book, “The First Amendment: Essays on the…

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Canada’s housing woes continue despite cap

International students are being taken advantage of and continue to live in unsuitable conditions, despite the imposed cap and ongoing efforts of organisations working hard to find solutions. “The study permit cap won’t solve the long-term problem of a shortage of housing,” said Julia Oravec, director with the rented residential market data and advisory firm…

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The Importance of Variable Print When Marketing a College or University 

In today’s increasingly digital world, colleges and universities must utilize a variety of marketing strategies to reach prospective students. While digital marketing is essential, traditional methods like direct mail and variable print continue to play a crucial role in comprehensive marketing campaigns. Here’s why these methods are important for higher education marketing:  Tangibility and Personalization …

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US recognises Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders 

The initiative celebrates Fulbright’s partnership with HBCUs and encourages administrators, faculty and students to participate in the US government’s flagship international academic exchange program that partners with 160 countries.   Congratulating the leaders, US secretary of state Anthony J Blinken said the designation was “a testament to your institution’s dedication to promoting global engagement and international…

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Five states account for half of all student suicides across India, report reveals

The IC3 Institute, a volunteer organisation that supports high schools around the world with guidance and training resources, has highlighted the five Indian states that account for almost half of all student suicide cases.  According to the report, Student Suicides: An Epidemic Sweeping India Volume 2, Maharashtra (1,764), Tamil Nadu (1,416), Madhya Pradesh (1,340), Uttar…

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Judge signs off on 2U’s bankruptcy plan

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A federal bankruptcy judge approved 2U’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan on Monday, clearing the way for the online program manager to restructure and go private.  The plan converts some $527 million in debt, in the…

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