[ad_1] The premise of “free college” programs popping up around the country in recent years is that bringing the price of higher education down to nearly nothing will spur more students to enroll and earn degrees. But is that what actually happens? David Monaghan, an associate professor of sociology at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, has ...

[ad_1] TOKYO—A first-ever gathering of defense chiefs from Japan, South Korea, and the United States here produced a trilateral security agreement, “grave concern” over increasing Russian-North Korean cooperation, and vague opposition to “unilateral attempts to change the status quo”—a reference to China and Taiwan.  Separately, the United States and Japan announced a new effort to ...

[ad_1] Facebook recently hosted its first-ever creator workshop in Lagos, Nigeria. The event brought together over 20 Facebook creators to reinforce the app’s commitment to the region’s creative community. Enitan denloye, regional director, africa; kezia anim-addo, communications director, africa, middle east & turkey (amet); oluwasola obagbemi, corporate communications manager for sub-saharan africa; betty ansah, product ...

[ad_1] The Ijesha Digital Hub has announced that 17 graduates from its first cohort are to receive job offers following their successful completion of the training program. This significant milestone was announced to the ecstatic graduates and the huge crowd that had gathered to witness the historic event by the Keynote speaker and member of ...

[ad_1] To foster a healthier future for all Americans, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched Healthy People 2030. This ambitious and important plan outlines key goals to “Build a healthier future for all.”   Yet recent legislation is turning “all” to “all except LGBTQ,” making it impossible to reach HHS’s goals. At its ...

[ad_1] Key stakeholders in the country’s digital economy sector are set to converge at the forthcoming Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) to dissect and stimulate the effective implementation of Nigeria’s renewed agenda for the digital economy. PIAFo, now in its sixth edition, is slated for Wednesday, July 10 at Radisson Blu Hotels, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, ...

[ad_1] “It would be amazing if the boys were able to find their voices and develop confidence before they go into high school,” my supervisor remarked during a meaningful conversation about Black boys in our school. She expressed genuine concern about the challenges many staff members faced in effectively relating to and supporting Black boys. ...

[ad_1] About two years ago, I had a health crisis that not only jeopardized my well-being, but also threatened the continuity of care for the families I serve as the owner of a home-based child care program. One day when I was cleaning up at the end of a work day, I began experiencing heart ...