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The Ancient Tricks Behind a Convincing Argument

The Ancient Tricks Behind a Convincing Argument

Rhetoric, the art of persuasion, stands as one of the three ancient arts of discourse, alongside grammar and logic/dialectic, that formed the trivi...
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Art Collector Ken Griffin Gives $3 B., the Largest Donation in the History of Higher Education, to Carnegie Mellon For a Miami Campus

Art Collector Ken Griffin Gives $3 B., the Largest Donation in the History of Higher Education, to Carnegie Mellon For a Miami Campus

The school promises that humanities, arts, and design will play an “essential role.”
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Antioch University Fights to Preserve Governance Amidst Hostile Takeover Allegations

Antioch University Fights to Preserve Governance Amidst Hostile Takeover Allegations

Antioch University is engaged in a legal battle to prevent what it describes as a 'hostile takeover' by the Coalition for the Common Good (CCG). This conflict arose after a judge denied Antioch's request for a preliminary injunction, which aimed to block CCG's plan to dissolve Antioch's Board of Governors and remove its president, Lori Varlotta. CCG, formed through a partnership between Antioch and Otterbein University, has since proceeded with its plan, placing Varlotta on paid administrative leave. Antioch's Advisory Board of Governors and Varlotta dispute CCG's authority, arguing that these actions violate founding agreements, affiliation agreements, and bylaws. Therese Cannon, a member of both boards, has filed a motion seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to halt CCG's actions, alleging violations of contractual arrangements and governing documents.
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Harvard Business School Publishes Case Study on Northeastern University's Transformation

Harvard Business School Publishes Case Study on Northeastern University's Transformation

Harvard Business School (HBS) has released an extensive case study detailing the 20-year transformation of Northeastern University. The study highlights Northeastern's evolution from a regional institution, which admitted half of its applicants, into one of the most selective universities globally. This shift has significantly elevated its profile and impact. The HBS case method, known for using real-world business scenarios to train decision-makers, focused on Northeastern as a model of success. President Joseph E. Aoun, who joined Northeastern in 2006, is credited with leading this transformation by introducing the university to the global stage, expanding its network of campuses worldwide, and emphasizing experiential learning through co-op programs. The university's external research funding increased from $48.7 million to nearly $300 million by 2023-2024, a 500% increase since 2006, and it achieved R1 status, the highest rating for universities, in 2016.
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Pomona College Implements Hybrid Electric System in New CGE Building to Advance Sustainability Goals

Pomona College Implements Hybrid Electric System in New CGE Building to Advance Sustainability Goals

Pomona College is incorporating a hybrid electric application into its new Center for Global Engagement (CGE) building, set to open in 2028. This decision follows an engineering analysis and aims to balance sustainability with practical considerations. The hybrid system will feature all-electric residence hall kitchens, lounges, and apartments, equipped with electric stoves, water heaters, and electric mini-splits. However, larger central systems within the building will utilize gas-powered technology. This approach was adopted after the college determined that commercial all-electric equipment was not as advanced or reliable as residential options. The CGE building is designed to use 50% less energy than a typical structure of its size and is targeting LEED Gold Certification, a high-level sustainability designation from the U.S. Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Other sustainability features include a 128-kW rooftop solar array, a high-reflectance roof, right-sized...
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Hawai'i Congressional Delegation Introduces Resolutions to Designate September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month

Hawai'i Congressional Delegation Introduces Resolutions to Designate September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month

The Hawai'i congressional delegation has introduced resolutions in both the Senate and House of Representatives to designate September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month. This initiative aims to recognize the rich history and culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai'i, while also reaffirming the federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai'i) introduced the Senate version, with Representatives Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) and Ed Case (HI-01) introducing the House version. The resolution highlights the importance of Hawaiian cultural traditions and values, and seeks to honor and celebrate the contributions of the Native Hawaiian community. It also emphasizes the need to protect Native Hawaiian rights and acknowledges efforts to revitalize 'ōlelo Hawai'i, cultural traditions, and 'āina stewardship practices. The resolution further points to key federal programs that support Native Hawaiian museums, libraries, artists, cultural practit...
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Palm Beach estate owner Ken Griffin donates $3B to Carnegie Mellon

Palm Beach estate owner Ken Griffin donates $3B to Carnegie Mellon

Most of a $3 billion gift from billionaire Ken Griffin will fund a new Carnegie Mellon University campus in Miami.
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation Introduces Resolutions for Hawaiian History Month

Hawaii Congressional Delegation Introduces Resolutions for Hawaiian History Month

The Hawaii congressional delegation has introduced resolutions in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to designate September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month. The resolutions also aim to reaffirm the Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community. US Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) introduced the Senate version, while US Representatives Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) and Ed Case (HI-01) introduced the House version. These resolutions recognize the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians, including efforts to revitalize the Hawaiian language ('ōlelo Hawaiʻi), cultural traditions, and 'āina stewardship practices. The initiative also highlights federal programs that support Native Hawaiian museums, libraries, artists, cultural practitioners, and community organizations. Representative Tokuda emphasized the importance of this recognition, especially given current challenges to programs and institutions that sustain Hawaiian history, culture...
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The chairman of scandal-hit Man City has worked with Trump and Macron as part of the UAE elite

The chairman of scandal-hit Man City has worked with Trump and Macron as part of the UAE elite

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is a public face of the 2023 Champions League winner that is now embroiled in one of soccer’s biggest scandals
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A Grades Fell to 39.7% Across Princeton Courses by 2008–09

A Grades Fell to 39.7% Across Princeton Courses by 2008–09

In an educational landscape increasingly concerned with grade inflation, Princeton University took a decisive step in the autumn of 2004 to address...
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Record youth turnout? How young voters could impact midterm elections

Record youth turnout? How young voters could impact midterm elections

Recent polls show young voters are excited to vote in this year's midterm elections. Here's what it could mean.
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U.S. Coastal Areas Sinking Faster Than Previously Estimated, Study Reveals

U.S. Coastal Areas Sinking Faster Than Previously Estimated, Study Reveals

A study conducted by researchers from Tufts University and Virginia Tech has revealed that 71.5% of U.S. coastal areas are subsiding at a rate exceeding 0.1 centimeters (0.04 inches) per year. The Gulf Coast is experiencing the most pronounced rates of sinking, while the East Coast also shows near-ubiquitous subsidence. Approximately 43% of the U.S. coast is sinking by 0.2 centimeters or more annually, and nearly a quarter (23.3%) is subsiding by at least 0.3 centimeters per year. The study, which analyzed over 190 million data points from 2007 to 2020, indicates that both natural geological processes, such as the compaction of soft sediment and glacial isostatic adjustment, and human activities, like excessive groundwater pumping, contribute to this phenomenon. This widespread subsidence exacerbates the risks associated with rising sea levels.