On Tuesday, Aug. 3, the achievements of ascending and retiring first responders were recognized by Stoughton officials and the legislative delegation in a ceremony at Stoughton High School.
The Irish know something about colonialism. Long before there was a British Empire on which “the sun never set,” Ireland was the testing ground for English conquest and confiscating land from the natives. It is understandable, then, that the Irish are especially sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinians. Both people share a common history of victimization by the British.
Maggie Sullivan ( 21, Political Science) winner of the 2021 29 Who Shine Award
Maggie Sullivan ’21, of West Roxbury, Massachusetts was celebrated by Governor Charlie Baker at a virtual ceremony as a “29 Who Shine Award” recipient. The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education award honors 29 outstanding students, one from each public institution, in the Class of 2021. Sullivan, who is majoring in Political Science and minoring in Leadership and Civic Engagement with a 4.0 GPA, was chosen for this prestigious student award for her work increasing the educational aspirations of students in SouthCoast communities.
“It’s an honor to win the “29 Who Shine” award. I am so thankful to UMass Dartmouth and all of the wonderful opportunities I have had as a student here. Working with the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement on campus allowed me to work in the community and gain invaluable leadership skills. I look forward to continuing to serve the Commonwealth, which has pre
Fintech and AI Task Forces Reauthorized for 117th Congress by House Committee
Congresswoman
Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the
House Financial Services Committee, has announced the reauthorization of the Financial Technology [Fintech] and Artificial Intelligence [AI] Task Forces for the 117th Congress. These two Task Forces are relatively new having emerged in the 116th Congress in 2019. The two entities seek to provide a forum for innovation in financial services.
Once again, Congressman
Bill Foster will chair the Task Force on AI.
Chairwoman Waters issued the following statement:
“I am very pleased to announce that our Task Forces on Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence will continue their work examining emerging technologies in the financial services and housing industry. These Task Forces will investigate whether these technologies are serving the needs of consumers, investors, small businesses, and the American public, which is needed especially as we rec