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Recent Northwestern Alumnae Celebrate Unfinished Creative Work With New Publication 
Northwestern is set to eliminate more than 400 staff positions as it continues to grapple with a $790 bill.Indie pop act Del Water Gap announced an upcoming album and performed "How to Live" for the...more
Northwestern is set to eliminate more than 400 staff positions as it continues to grapple with a $790 bill.Indie pop act Del Water Gap announced an upcoming album and performed "How to Live" for the...more
Teens Need Opportunities For Inspirational, Judgement-Free Learning and Mentorship, Both ... 
Rapp suggests dividing Jewish education into two tracks: functional academic learning during school hours, and informal, inspirational experiences run by organizations like NCSY afterward."The...more
Rapp suggests dividing Jewish education into two tracks: functional academic learning during school hours, and informal, inspirational experiences run by organizations like NCSY afterward."The...more
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Holland College's School of Performing Arts (SoPA) has partnered with WAVMAKR to present the Creative Music Workshop Series this August at The Guild.The workshop series offers musicians of all levels...more
Holland College's School of Performing Arts (SoPA) has partnered with WAVMAKR to present the Creative Music Workshop Series this August at The Guild.The workshop series offers musicians of all levels...more
Loughborough Architecture Students Showcase Innovation in Venice and Japan 
A group of Loughborough University students from the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, recently embarked on an international journey.They exhibited their pavilion 'Strands of...more
A group of Loughborough University students from the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, recently embarked on an international journey.They exhibited their pavilion 'Strands of...more
Video Observer: Muckenthaler Education Programs Make Arts Accessible For All Ages 
The Muckenthaler's Arts Education Department offers classes year-round, including seasonal sessions, weekend workshops, and school-break camps.Classes include the visual arts, ceramics, dance,...more
The Muckenthaler's Arts Education Department offers classes year-round, including seasonal sessions, weekend workshops, and school-break camps.Classes include the visual arts, ceramics, dance,...more
Ai-Powered Private School Set to Open in Charlotte, Raleigh 
Alpha School, an "AI-powered" private school, is preparing to make its mark on Charlotte and Raleigh this year.The North Carolina campuses each come with a $45,000 price tag and will offer K-3 for...more
Alpha School, an "AI-powered" private school, is preparing to make its mark on Charlotte and Raleigh this year.The North Carolina campuses each come with a $45,000 price tag and will offer K-3 for...more
UN Begins Talks to Negotiate Global Plastic Pollution Agreement 
Plastic pollution is projected to triple by 2060, according to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) UNEP-led talks follow a decision in 2022 by Member States to develop an international legally...more
Plastic pollution is projected to triple by 2060, according to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) UNEP-led talks follow a decision in 2022 by Member States to develop an international legally...more
From Scarcity to Abundance: Unlocking Solutions to the Food Crisis 
This piece is part of the weekly series "Growing Forward: Insights for Building Better Food and Agriculture Systems" It's fraught to depend on global supply chains for food security given trade wars,...more
This piece is part of the weekly series "Growing Forward: Insights for Building Better Food and Agriculture Systems" It's fraught to depend on global supply chains for food security given trade wars,...more
Foundations Launch $50 Million Adaptation and Resilience Fund For Communities Facing ... 
Foundations Launch $50 Million Adaptation and Resilience Fund for Communities Facing Climate Risks.Funding fulfills a $50 million commitment made by philanthropies last year in response to the UN...more
Foundations Launch $50 Million Adaptation and Resilience Fund for Communities Facing Climate Risks.Funding fulfills a $50 million commitment made by philanthropies last year in response to the UN...more
Boosting Canada's Agricultural Productivity Through Investment and Innovation 
Boosting Canada's agricultural productivity through investment and innovation.Report provides some key recommendations for boosting agricultural investment.Future of Canadian agriculture lies in our...more
Boosting Canada's agricultural productivity through investment and innovation.Report provides some key recommendations for boosting agricultural investment.Future of Canadian agriculture lies in our...more
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.