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campus28 days ago•4 min saved

Berkeley, Pelosi Launch Institute Aiming to Fortify American Democracy

UC Berkeley and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are launching the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy in January 2027 as a nonpartisan hub for research, teaching and civic engagement to tackle polarization, AI’s role in governance, and other democracy challenges, with Pelosi co-teaching a Congress course and the institute housing centers and fellowships supported by more than $35 million toward a $50 million endowment.

via University of California, Berkeley|

#ai-democracy #campus #civic-engagement

community1 month ago•12 min saved

Cheder Chabad Florida Wins Permanent Campus After Two-Year Legal Journey

After eviction and a lis pendens stalled its move, Cheder Chabad of Florida secured a confidential settlement that preserves its contract to buy a 10-acre, 65,000-square-foot campus off a South Florida highway. With the tenant vacating this summer, the school is set to close on its permanent home for the next school year, thanks to strong community support, though a substantial down payment remains to be raised to complete closing.

via COLlive|

#campus #cheder-chabad-florida #community

campus2 months ago•10 min saved

Daniels tapped as Purdue's interim president after Chiang's Northwestern move

The Purdue Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Mitch Daniels interim president after President Mung Chiang announced he would leave Purdue to become Northwestern's president; Daniels will assume interim duties July 1 and will lead during the search for a permanent successor.

via Purdue Exponent|

#campus #interim-president #mitch-daniels

local2 months ago•38 min saved

Campus remembers Juniper Blessing as memorials bloom at UW

The University of Washington community is mourning 19-year-old student Juniper Blessing, who was killed earlier this week, as memorials appear and grow across the UW campus.

via KOMO|

#campus #juniper-blessing #local

campus2 months ago•7 min saved

Cornell President's Car Incident Sparks Free-Speech Debate After Campus Incident

Video footage from a Cornell debate shows President Michael Kotlikoff backing out of a Day Hall parking space and striking two Students for a Democratic Cornell members as he left, after being followed and questioned about free expression. Kotlikoff says he waited for space and used safety features; the students allege harassment and intimidation, while the university and CUPD have not filed charges and have largely defended Kotlikoff’s account. The Sun reports the incident amid ongoing campus discourse on free speech.

via The Cornell Daily Sun|

#campus #car-incident #cornell-university

local3 months ago•27 min saved

Overnight shooting near University of Iowa campus leaves multiple victims

Authorities say an overnight shooting near the University of Iowa campus produced multiple confirmed victims. Police have restricted the area around College and Clinton streets as investigators work to determine what happened and tally those injured, while urging people to avoid the area.

via KGAN|

#campus #iowa #local

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Google's New York Offices Hit by Bed Bug Outbreak

Google's New York office was temporarily closed after a credible bed bug outbreak was detected, possibly linked to stuffed animals on the campus, prompting a company-wide response including inspections and employee reports, with past infestations dating back to 2010.

via The Independent|

#bed-bugs #campus #extermination

education9 months ago•1 min saved

Shaq-backed Campus Appoints Former Meta AI Chief as CTO

Campus, a college startup backed by Sam Altman, has appointed former Meta AI VP Jerome Pesenti as CTO and acquired his AI platform Sizzle AI to enhance personalized education, aiming to disrupt community colleges with innovative, accessible degree programs. The company has raised over $100 million and serves over 3,000 students.

via CNBC|

#ai-learning-platform #campus #college-startup

world9 months ago•4 min saved

UK Student Protests Marking October 7 Anniversary Draw Attention and Restrictions

Pro-Hamas student groups across various universities plan nationwide protests on October 7, marking the second anniversary of Hamas's attack, with some protests potentially turning destructive, highlighting the ongoing tensions and the response of university administrations to anti-Semitism.

via freebeacon.com|

#anti-israel #campus #october-7

local10 months ago•0 min saved

UNCW Campus Lockdown Lifted After False Gun Report

The campus lockdown was lifted after a false gun report; initially, students were asked to shelter in place while police investigated a suspicious report, but it was later confirmed to be a false alarm.

via University of North Carolina Wilmington|

#campus #false-alarm #gun-report

world10 months ago•1 min saved

Students Return to Campus to Learn Life Skills After Kirk's Death

Students at Utah Valley University returned to campus after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with many creating memorials and trying to support each other as they resume their daily lives and learn to navigate their new reality.

via The New York Times|

#campus #charlie-kirk #memorial

world1 year ago•2 min saved

14-Year-Old Killed in UNM Campus Shooting, Suspect Arrested

A shooting at the University of New Mexico's campus resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy, with an 18-year-old suspect in custody; the incident occurred during a video game session in student housing, and authorities believe it was an isolated event.

via USA Today|

#campus #shooting #unm

world1 year ago•4 min saved

University Leaders Confront Questions on Campus Antisemitism

University leaders, including Georgetown's interim president, faced congressional questioning over persistent antisemitism on campuses, with discussions highlighting incidents, university responses, and political motives behind focusing on antisemitism and diversity issues.

via WTOP|

#antisemitism #campus #congress-hearing

crime-and-safety1 year ago•4 min saved

Laken Riley Case: Impact, Sentencing, and Controversy in Georgia

The murder of Laken Riley on a trail in the University of Georgia's Oconee Forest Park has profoundly impacted students and nature lovers, prompting increased safety measures and heightened vigilance. Riley's killer, Jose Ibarra, was sentenced to life without parole. In response, UGA has implemented new emergency call stations and increased security presence, helping students feel safer. The tragedy has also led to a memorial for Riley, maintained by volunteers, serving as a somber reminder of the incident.

via CNN|

#campus #crime-and-safety #memorial

education2 years ago•3 min saved

"Columbia University President Testifies on Campus Antisemitism in Congress"

Columbia University president Nemat Shafik is set to testify about the school's response to antisemitic incidents on campus following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The House Education Committee hearing comes after a report of increased antisemitic incidents on college campuses. The hearing follows a previous one where presidents of other universities were grilled on campus antisemitism. Tensions have continued to escalate at Columbia University, and the school is under investigation for its response to antisemitism.

via NPR|

#antisemitism #campus #columbia-university