Now that we know prospective law students just don’t care about the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings, we’re left wondering where we can turn to gauge the prestige of our country’s many, many law schools. Luckily enough, Kentucky Law professor Brian Frye — the same legal scholar who brought us the news…
The Education Design Lab has announced the launch of its new Rural College Design and Data Academy. The academy comprises institutions based in rural areas throughout the nation that will work together to strengthen the capacity of rural colleges to design and implement new pathways to economic mobility for rural learners — and measure their…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 24, 2024 at 10:23 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Coming up: On Thursday, May 30, the court expects to issue one or more opinions from the…
At the end of 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which was designed to give low-income households a discount each month on their internet bill, even offering a one-time coupon of up to $100 to buy a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. Pell Grant recipients or those who qualified…
(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) After years of getting roasted roasted in court, former Biglaw attorney Rudy Giuliani has moved on to roasting coffee beans! For a lot of lawyers, making that better-late-than-never transition to a new career requires a nudge to break out of the rut. Giuliani, who has also served as a government…
Navigating the legal profession is no easy feat. With heavy caseloads, changing regulations, and tight deadlines, it’s a constant challenge to keep up. The good news? There’s a smarter way to stay informed on the latest trends and insights—by following legal influencers. Legal influencers are thought leaders who drive the conversation in the legal field….
Published: 8/13/2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you ever considered stepping into the spotlight as an Empowered Educator Online Conference presenter? This is your opportunity to showcase your insights, share your innovations and present your research and teaching strategies to peers from diverse institutions ― at the 2025 Empowered Educator Online Conference. By participating, you…
Home Daily News Burdened prison staffers seeking more time… Death Penalty Burdened prison staffers seeking more time between executions should ‘suck it up,’ top criminal court judge says By Debra Cassens Weiss April 3, 2024, 8:48 am CDT Judge Gary Lumpkin, a judge on Oklahoma’s top criminal appeals court, has said state prison officials seeking…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The State University of New York at Fredonia is moving forward with a plan to cut 13 majors, the university announced this week. The elimination of programs, which include art history, sociology and Spanish, will…
Key Takeaways: With FY2024 appropriations completed, lawmakers are back for the spring work period with a loaded agenda but an unclear path forward. While there was hope that the spending deal would include several healthcare proposals, most were excluded from the final package. The below list captures the top healthcare…