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Jason W. Osborne: Focus on Institutional Mission to Thrive Through the “Demographic Cliff”

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:43 GMT

Higher education in America has been successfully adapting to sociocultural and demographic shifts throughout much of its long history.  The industrial revolution, GI Bill, admission of women and students of color, and broad reductions of state support for public institutions resulted in changes to operations, culture, and mission. Recently, concern over a “Demographic Cliff,” an expected decrease in high school graduates, has been a common topic for discussion.  We believe that many institutions can use this “Demographic Cliff” as an opportunity to rethink institutional priorities and refocus on institutional mission.  This demographic shift is not an ignorable issue, yet we expect most institutions will respond productively to this coming challenge, and perhaps emerge stronger for having done so.  We present a few topics below we think are worth considering: The “Cliff” is not the same everywhere, for all institutions. Some areas of the country are seeing significant recent chang...

Women’s Day Every Day: Celebrating the Achievements of Women Around the World

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:43 GMT

A yearly article that highlights the achievements of women from diverse backgrounds and culturesWomen have always been a powerful force in the world, pushing boundaries and making incredible accomplishments despite social barriers. This year, we are celebrating the amazing achievements of women around the world who have proven that anything is possible.From entrepreneurs to activists, scientists to philanthropists, women have really made an impact in their respective fields.Hanalei Swan, a fifteen-year-old fashion designer, artist, model, international speaker, and bestselling author, shares, “One of my biggest accomplishments would be starting my own fashion company at the age of 11 and making my first six figures by the age of 12.” Swan was born in San Diego, California but began travelling around the world at the age of one with her family. Since then she has lived in 25 different countries and is currently settled in Bali, Indonesia. “When I was seven, I was asked, ‘What do you ...

Unlocking Your Potential: How Saad Ben and Adam Sam’s Enfin Libre Paves the Way for Entrepreneurial Success

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:43 GMT

In today’s rapidly shifting economic landscape, financial independence and self-sustainability have become the ultimate goals of modern livelihood. Emerging as a beacon for those aspiring to achieve these objectives, Enfin Libre is making significant waves in the world of entrepreneurship. Founded by Saad Ben and Adam Sam, this movement is more than just a company; it is an empowering journey toward self-reliance and entrepreneurial success.Enfin Libre paves the way for entrepreneurial success, emphasizing that financial freedom is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or previous experience. Through this program, Saad and Adam are inspiring others to take control of their lives and pursue their dreams, effectively unlocking their potential.Saad and Adam’s approach to Enfin Libre is what sets it apart from others in the industry. As they see it, Enfin Libre is not merely an online course with videos. It is a comprehensive program providing unlimited week...

Moore Family Law Group: Family Law’s New Dream Team

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:43 GMT

Southern California is home to some of the world’s most successful and high-profile individuals. From professional athletes and entertainers to business moguls, these individuals not only achieve remarkable success in their careers but also face unique challenges when it comes to family matters. That’s where Holly J. Moore and her exceptional team at Moore Family Law Group come in. They offer unparalleled expertise in family law, specifically in divorce and custody cases for high-end clientele.With 15 years of experience as a divorce attorney under her belt, Moore is considered a prominent figure in the legal field. However, she is much more than just a lawyer. Holly is a savvy businesswoman and entrepreneur who has built a team of absolute superstars. Her staff includes 20 dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to provide top-notch legal representation to their clients. But what truly sets Moore Family Law Group apart is its impressive qualifications.“I am a certif...

Life with Nareg Kopooshian

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:43 GMT

Nareg (Chris) Kopooshian has accomplished extraordinary feats in his 5 years as a High School Varsity boys basketball coach. Nareg is at the helm of a small 206 student Armenian private school (AGBU) located in the San Fernando Valley. Kopooshian’s story stretches back to his childhood, where his dad, who was also his 1st coach, put a ball in his hands at just 9 months of age. He credits his parents for his love for the game, as they never missed an opportunity to watch him play, even when he was traveling while playing college basketball. After his playing journey took him around the world, Nareg knew coaching was In his blood. Fast forward to 2023, highlighting his team, that nobody, including high school journalists, expected to get out of the 1st round of the CIF Division 2 playoffs, finished an incredible 3 year run with a 52-9 overall record and yet another state playoff berth. Kopooshian and his resilient team have brought an entire community of Armenians together. The AGBU g...

Brady Harris’ Musical Getaway: Journeying Through Americana Rock With “Hotel in the Sky”

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:43 GMT

Picture yourself embarking on a sonic journey, a musical getaway guided by a seasoned indie rock musician and producer, Brady Harris. On April 14, you can step into Harris’s latest creation, an EP dubbed “Hotel In The Sky”. Evolving his signature Beatles-infused Americana Rock sound, Harris extends an invitation to listeners, welcoming them to a realm brimming with crunchy vintage electric riffs, multi-layered melodies, and a crackling pop sensibility bound to transport you to a different time and place.Born in Texas but currently calling California home, Harris infuses his songs with a unique blend of craft, looseness, and flow. Imagine rock n’ roll with a particular emphasis on the ‘roll’. His style has been likened to the Beatles hailing from Texas, while his eclecticism has drawn comparisons to Jeff Tweedy of Wilco.Taking full creative reign on “Hotel In The Sky”, Harris flexed his musical prowess by writing, recording, performing, and p...

American Cannabis Industry Nears $30 Billion Value

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:43 GMT

The latest forecast from the data crunchers at BDSA has the U.S. cannabis industry growing to just south of $30 billion by the end of the year. Globally, they project the industry to be worth $36.7 billion in 2023 with roughly 80%, or $29.6 billion, of sales coming from the U.S. state markets. BDSA is expecting the global marketplace to grow about 13% a year through 2027. The U.S. market is expected to be worth $45 billion by that time. “Over the next five years, the biggest drivers of cannabis industry growth in the U.S. will be the thriving Midwest and East Coast markets,” said Roy Bingham, co-founder and CEO of BDSA. “New markets, especially adult-use markets like Missouri, New Jersey and New York, will lead growth. Although mature Western markets such as Colorado and California have experienced sales stagnation or decline due to price compression, they will continue to account for a substantial portion of legal sales through 2027.”  BDSA went on to cover some of the key numbers ...

Unmasking Triller: The Secret Powerhouse Transforming AI and Music Industry Dynamics

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:43 GMT

In the realm of today’s high-tech music landscape, one player stands a cut above the rest: Triller, an AI-driven company, is reshaping the industry’s future. This piece sets out to unpack the story of Triller, a company that was born from the fusion of music and artificial intelligence and has since quietly become a major player in the AI space.The inception of Triller can be traced back to two AI engineers’ ingenuity. They sought to revolutionize the industry by designing an AI music app that would later become the nucleus of today’s Triller. The mission was simple but pioneering: to create a platform where music and video could seamlessly merge with the help of AI, note this was 3 years before TikTok entered the game.When the next iteration of Triller was introduced, the original AI music app underwent an intriguing fusion. The AI company Mashtraxx and Amplify.AI were absorbed into Triller, catalyzing its ascent into becoming a powerhouse in the AI space.Th...

Review: ‘Wizard of Oz’ reborn — and how! — at SF’s American Conservatory Thearter

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:43 GMT

There’s no place like home.Director and choreographer Sam Pinkleton’s wonderfully wacky “Wizard of Oz” is steeped in an ingenious mix of high camp and low-tech that revels in a distinctly San Francisco sense of aesthetics.Certainly the staging’s gender fluidity is a nice wink to the culture wars raging across the country. Welcome to Oz, this ACT production seems to say, no matter who you are, you will be celebrated here.That heartwarming subtext and a whimsy-on-steroids vibe elevates this production, particularly at the beginning and end of Dorothy’s journey. In the middle of the adventure, things tend to sag, particularly for some of the little ones in the audience.In this Oz revamp, the girl in the blue gingham dress is transformed into a kiddo (Chanel Tilghman) in a Batman T-shirt and a hoodie. The Scarecrow (Danny Scheie) is a crocheted Raggedy Ann-style moppet. The Wicked Witch of the West (Courtney Walsh) is a corporate lawyer-type in a blue suit. Toto is a pink puppet p...

Utah woman denied bail in death of book-subject husband

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:43 GMT

By Sam Metz | Associated PressPARK CITY, Utah — A Utah mother of three who wrote a children’s book about coping with grief after her husband’s death, and was later accused of fatally poisoning him, will remain in jail for the duration of her trial on murder and drug charges, a judge said Monday.Kouri Richins knelt her head and cried as a detective testified about authorities finding her husband dead and “cold to the touch,” and prosecutors argued the evidence against her was strong enough to deny her bail.Her case became a true-crime sensation last month when charges were filed as a transfixed public pored over “Are You With Me?” — the illustrated storybook about an angel wing-clad father watching over his children after passing away — and scrutinized remarks Richins made promoting the book as a tool to help children grieve.Monday’s detention hearing offered both prosecutors and Richins’ attorneys a chance to preview their cases and pr...