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Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) – a public-private nonprofit dedicated to the economic growth of Solano County – had announced it will be hosting the Syar Foundation Summit on Nov. 9 in Vallejo. The summit will aim to bridge the historic gap between the philanthropic sector and Solano County nonprofits. This event will mark the […]

Amina Patterson, a seasoned startup ecosystem builder in South Africa, speaks on how to address the challenges facing early-stage startups.

Are you curious about the American Medical Association's involvement in politics? Does the largest association of physicians and medical students in the United States have a political agenda that impacts healthcare policies? Let's delve into the depths of the AMA's political engagements and explore its influence on the healthcare landscape.In this article, we'll unravel the

Thanks for generous funding from The Duke Endowment, the Office of the Provost has selected seven research proposals that engage with “Racial and Social Equity in Local Context.” These projects will be led by Duke faculty members beginning as early as July 1.

Some Chinese firms have sought to localize to meet Brazil’s stringent local content requirements. This has yielded mixed results. Brazil must craft a long-term strategy for its economic relationship with China to increase the odds that bilateral engagement can advance in a new and more sustainable, mutually beneficial direction.

As thousands of students return to Westwood, campus comes alive with new buildings and hundreds of activities.

UCLA has received more applications than ever before for fall 2022 admission, with substantial increases among in-state freshman applicants and top-performing students from California high schools.Overall freshman applications totaled approximately 1

Freshman applications from in-state students jumped by 9% this year, and UCLA was once more the most applied-to university in the nation.

Tweet The Atlantic published a pretty powerful piece today by Caitlin Flanagan about the decision of California’s UC system to stop using the SAT for admissions. You may recall that the UC system ditched the tests in May in response to a lawsuit filed in 2019. The tests have been labeled “racist metrics” by opponents, though I’ve argued that tests don’t really create problems so much as reveal their existence. Flanagan argues along similar lines but also points out that the evidence...

May 19, 2021 at 1:27 pm by Holly Rusch The University of California Board of Regents approved the 2021-22 UC Office of the President Budget and discussed the Eligibility in the Local Context program, along with student mental health, from the lens of student equity and inclusion on May 12 during their latest board meeting.  The Academic and Student Affairs Regents Committee met last Wednesday.  Courtesy of Regents Livestream Budget Increase to Combat Pandemic-Related Losses The ...