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Fahren Nipple is an autopsy assistant in Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and she's also the assistant program director for the Master of Science in Forensic Medicine at the Graduate...more
Fahren Nipple is an autopsy assistant in Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and she's also the assistant program director for the Master of Science in Forensic Medicine at the Graduate...more
Medical City Unveils College of Nursing and Texas Health'S Innovation Award 
If you've ever wanted to be a nurse, now's your chance. TheGalen College of Nursing has opened a new 40,000-square-foot campus in Richardson, Texas, that's specifically dedicated to nursing...more
If you've ever wanted to be a nurse, now's your chance. TheGalen College of Nursing has opened a new 40,000-square-foot campus in Richardson, Texas, that's specifically dedicated to nursing...more
The Courageous Giving Framework: A Philanthropic Strategy to Build a Just Democracy 
"We may have never imagined that fascism would be looming in our lifetimes, and yet, this is where we find ourselves." That's the takeaway from a New York Times op-ed by actress and activist...more
"We may have never imagined that fascism would be looming in our lifetimes, and yet, this is where we find ourselves." That's the takeaway from a New York Times op-ed by actress and activist...more
One Way to Help Employees Build Emergency Savings 
Employees of BlackRock, the world's biggest asset management firm, will soon be able to sock away money for retirement without worrying about running out of it. The firm has teamed up with the...more
Employees of BlackRock, the world's biggest asset management firm, will soon be able to sock away money for retirement without worrying about running out of it. The firm has teamed up with the...more
The Left'S Nonprofit Journalism Empire: Big Philanthropy'S Play
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation, known for its "genius grants" to left-wing activists, has announced a $500 million philanthropic push to boost local journalism. The push, called "Press Forward," aims...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation, known for its "genius grants" to left-wing activists, has announced a $500 million philanthropic push to boost local journalism. The push, called "Press Forward," aims...more
Fellowships, awards announced during graduate luncheon 
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has named its 2016 recipients of the esteemed Dean's Award for Excellence in Graduate Education, the Omaha World-Herald reports. The award is given to faculty...more
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has named its 2016 recipients of the esteemed Dean's Award for Excellence in Graduate Education, the Omaha World-Herald reports. The award is given to faculty...more
High-Level Country Representatives To Explore How Climate Change Legislation Can ... 
When the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its latest report last month, it warned that the West Antarctic ice sheet is melting and warming twice as fast as previously thoughtand...more
When the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its latest report last month, it warned that the West Antarctic ice sheet is melting and warming twice as fast as previously thoughtand...more
Secrest Auditorium to Undergo Massive Renovation with Help from State Grant 
A beloved Ohio music hall is getting a makeover. The Zanesville Times Recorder reports the city received a $6.5 million grant from the Ohio Department of Development, the Ohio Department of...more
A beloved Ohio music hall is getting a makeover. The Zanesville Times Recorder reports the city received a $6.5 million grant from the Ohio Department of Development, the Ohio Department of...more
$600K Investment for Research Collaboration 
The German state of Bavaria and the Australian state of Queensland are teaming up to work on a host of cutting-edge projects, including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, clean energy,...more
The German state of Bavaria and the Australian state of Queensland are teaming up to work on a host of cutting-edge projects, including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, clean energy,...more
Research and Innovation Initiatives Towards Climate Neutrality 
Cyprus is aiming to be an example of "ecological living and sustainable development" in the years to come, and the first Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will be held there on May 20. Speakers at the...more
Cyprus is aiming to be an example of "ecological living and sustainable development" in the years to come, and the first Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will be held there on May 20. Speakers at the...more
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3 Social Enterprises Earn Honors at Social Enterprise Award
Three social enterprises were recognized at the 2013 President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award for their major contributions to society. SATA CommHealth and Bliss Restaurant landed Social Enterprise of the Year titles, while Bettr Barista Coffee Academy bagged the award for Social Enterprise Start-up of the Year.