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View as a gridScores of universities and academics call for end to Trump immigration order
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As thousands protest President Trump's executive order temporarily restricting travel and immigration to the U.S. by foreign nationals from seven Middle Eastern countries, the academic world is taking a strong stand against what many are calling the #TrumpBan or the #MuslimBan.
How universities have vowed to help protect undocumented students
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It's not just sanctuary cities: There are also sanctuary campuses. President Donald Trump has been moving fast on immigration reform in the United States, announcing a crackdown on illegal immigration.
Bad news for low-income college students in Trump 2017 budget
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Federal financial support for low-income undergraduate students - in the form of Pell Grants - stays alive as other grants are killed in President Donald Trump's budget proposal for 2018. The budget proposal, released Thursday, keeps the Pell Grant program, but reduces funds for it by $3.9 billion.
It's harder than it's ever been to get into the Ivy League
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It's admissions season - and this one is one like no other. College application numbers for a spot in the Class of 2021 defied expectations, setting records at many universities - including more than 102,000 applications at UCLA.
If Obamacare is repealed, what happens to young people staying on their parents' insurance?
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Overnight, Senate Republicans voted to approve a budget resolution that would pave the way to repeal the Affordable Care Act legislation widely known as Obamacare. This is the first major step toward the Republican goal of repealing and replacing the ACA.
First Draft News Draws in News Outlets, Social Platforms
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First Draft News has a good head start on its second draft. First Draft News, a media-industry group that, since its launch last year, has represented publishers in the real-time news space, has been noticed by the platforms where much of that news breaks-Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
New Water Reuse Group Gets European Union Backing
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Water recycling is about to find its flow in Europe. A commercial and public-service trade group, Water Reuse Europe, launched last month with the support of the European Union. The group aims to boost resources for managing wastewater sustainably across Europe.
Study: 89% of colleges reported zero campus rapes in 2015
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Most U.S. colleges - 89% - reported zero incidents of rape in 2015, according to American Association of University Women (AAUW) analysis of data provided by schools to the U.S. Department of Education. Reported is the key word. Just because a school had no rape reports doesn't mean no rapes happened.
The 7 Most Surprising Exchanges of Clinton & Trump's First Debate
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So this happened. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her Republican rival Donald Trump battled it out in their first debate at Hofstra University in Long Island, NY, on Monday night. For the first time in American history, a female presidential candidate faced off with a male -candidate on the debate stage.
Black Lives Matter Gains Management Support with New Partnership
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BlackLivesMatter is strengthening its power-in the back office. This week, the Black Lives Matter Global Network (BLM) announced it was partnering with the International Development Exchange (IDEX) to help support its rapid growth and future goals.
Bar Association Launches Cuba Task Force
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As the the United States' relationship with Cuba gets cozier, the Hispanic National Bar Association is ready to help. HNBA is launching a task force directed at the revitalized relationship between Cuba and the U.S.
All You Need to Know About the 2016 Olympics in Rio
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The Olympics are here. The summer international sporting event that comes around every four years has arrived, this time in Rio de Janeiro. The last summer games was in Russia's Sochi, where there were a number of rough patches. Now it's Brazil's turn to host star athletes for the world stage.
What in the World Happened in Turkey? The Coup Attempt, Explained
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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is blaming a military coup attempt on a guy in Pennsylvania. Wait, what? There was a coup attempt in Turkey? And he's blaming someone in the US? Friday night was a long, dramatic night in Turkey.
Make the Internet a Priority, Groups Say to Political Parties
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Election season is quickly gaining momentum as both the Democratic and Republican parties are fine-tuning their party platforms ahead of their conventions in July. And the internet has to remain a priority, a new coalition says to U.S. party leaders.
So the FBI Cracked That Terrorist's iPhone. Here's the Deal, in a Nutshell
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How can one phone be so important? Well, it can be. This one iPhone was used by a terrorist and is a part of an investigation--the issue of cracking into it has become a huge symbol in privacy, security, and other questions.
National Association of Broadcasters Invests in Startups
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The National Association of Broadcasters is taking a look around the corner to see what vehicles are coming in the world of broadcast-and possibly to pilot them. NAB has been exploring broadcasting startups, and now it plans to expand its innovator initiative.
Republican National Convention: Cleveland's Challenges
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Politics aside, the 2016 Republican National Convention, taking place in Cleveland in July, presents some unique challenges for event planners.
Guantanamo Bay, and the Controversy Over Obama Wanting to Close It, Explained
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It's happening. US President Obama sent out a plan that could be his last chance to close the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison. But hold up, what is that? And how? But why? We have the answers to your questions.
The One Word That Perfectly Describes Each Presidential Candidate
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Here's a status update on each remaining candidate for president, with the one word that perfectly describes each one.
Leadership Lessons from International Volunteer Work
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In 2015, I went to Nepal for three weeks and came back a more productive, enthusiastic, caring professional striving for success. There are cultural, personal, professional, and social lessons one can gain while volunteering abroad.
Internet Association: The 'Net Has Big Economic Impact
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The internet is clearly a transformative tool and has been for decades, ushering in new ways to work, communicate, and do business. Now, in its first economic report, the trade group that represents the industry has put a number on the sector's impact on the economy.
It's Official: Ben Carson Is Sarah Palin
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Presidential candidate Ben Carson and former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin are pretty much the same person. Carson wants to be president ( he's even the frontrunner) and Palin was almost vice president. But that's just the beginning.
These 2 Cities Show Why the War on Terrorism is So Tough
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The war on terror just got really hot today--and in two countries. It's just not good news.