World Hypertension Day (WHD) was established by the World Hypertension League (WHL) to raise awareness about the dangers of hypertension, or high blood pressure, and to encourage people to take action to control and prevent it. The day is observed every year on May 17th. History of World Hypertension Day: World Hypertension Day was initiated…
One of the main challenges in creating inclusive fundraising is the generation gap. Fundraising professionals are overwhelmingly under 40. Donors are overwhelmingly over 60. You don’t have to be an expert to know that communicating with people 20+ years older (or younger) can be a challenge. Here are some key differences younger professionals should keep…
He conceded that the economic benefit of the post-study period covered by the graduate route in terms of income generated was less substantial than the overall contribution of international students who pay high fees to study in the country as well as a health surcharge. But Bell said the experience of international students was not…
London calling — for Biglaw firms to open up new offices. Back in February, reports of Perkins Coie’s interest in opening up shop across the pond first hit the news, and now, just a few months later, the Top 50 Am Law firm is set to launch its first European office. The firm — after…
There is a lot of discussion about “school choice” programs across the U.S. and how they impact students, families, and public funding in general. But there is limited conversation about how schools must adapt to accept these funds. How much money is involved? How do you factor state-funded scholarships or school vouchers into your financial…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 14, 2024 at 9:14 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Coming up: On Thursday, May 16, the court expects to issue one or more opinions from the…
* Michael Cohen’s testimony went poorly for Donald Trump [Washington Post] * The New York Times does not understand hearsay. [Twitter] * Arrest made in Biglaw associate’s killing. [ABA Journal] * White law students more likely to get full rides already, but there’s probably going to be some anti-DEI movement against schools anyway. [Reuters] *…
In the early days, communication was like tossing a message across a vast ocean, with no guarantee it would ever be found. Methods such as carrier pigeons and smoke signals were used to convey information, but the process was slow and often unreliable. People had to wait patiently for news to arrive, sometimes waiting weeks…
You worked your way up through the normal accounting roles. You cut your teeth on accounts payable and have managed more than your fair share of audits. You can run a profit and loss statement in your sleep. But you are tired of the for-profit world. You want to use your accounting skills for an…
The MAC went away and did a huge amount of work in the time that was available. I think the conclusions that [it’s reached] are pretty clear and robust in terms of saying the Government should retain the Graduate Route. From a university perspective, it’s obviously something we agree with, but overall I think it…