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UConn Womens Notebook: Lights, Camera, Geno

Posted on Thursday, March 12 @ 00:00:48 PDT (3 reads)

March madness is known for great basketball, as well as some top-flight commercials. who doesnt love spike lee, charles barkley and samuel l. Jackson in the capital one ads? this year, the ad people for marriott bonvoy drew up a play -- umm, ad -- featuring legendary uconn coach geno auriemma enjoying a free hotel breakfast with some of his players, including azzi fudd and kayleigh heckel. and its adorable. in the 15-second spot, called breakfast breakdown, auriemma is sitting at the dining table, his plate of eggs and sides in front of him, and he uses his fruit and utensils to design a play. The players closely watch. marriott bonvoy is the official hotel partner of the ncaa. The uconn ad was filmed at the fairfield by marriott inn & suites south kingstown newport area in rhode island. the commercial is part of the where gameday checks in ad campaign, which includes ads that feature three texas longhorns football players getting ready for a game in their hotel room, the oregon ducks mascot gearing up for the game at his hotel, and football analyst kirk herbstreit and his traveling companion -- his dog, peter -- in theirs. fudd is one of five finalists for the 2026 ann meyers drysdale award, jointly announced by the naismith basketball hall of fame and womens basketball coaches association. the award honors the top shooting guard in womens ncaa division i college basketball. Meyers drysdale was an all-american in all four of her seasons at ucla. fudd is averaging a career-high 17.7 points per game and is shooting .489 from the floor and .446 from 3-point range. she also is an aau sullivan award finalist and was named to the naismith trophy late-season team and the wooden award ballot. uconn will meet maryland in the 2026 women’s champions classic on dec. 5, organizers announced wednesday. the game will be played at barclays center in brooklyn, n.Y. this is the third wcc and also will include michigan and iowa state. Those teams will meet at 7 p.M., Followed by the huskies and terrapins at 9 p.M. uconn played in the 2025 event, defeating iowa 90-64 on dec. 20. The other teams competing that day were louisville and tennessee, with the cardinals an 89-65 winner. more than 11,000 fans attended. its going to be exciting to have three new teams in the womens champions classic, uconn head coach geno auriemma said. We have a history playing against maryland, so its great to get that started again. Michigan and iowa state both play a fun style of basketball. The first two classics have been a tremendous success, and i think its going to continue to grow and grow each year. Im proud to be a part of it. the huskies have an 8-1 record against maryland. Their most recent meeting came nov. 16, 2023, on uconn’s home court at gampel pavilion, with the huskies winning 80-48. tickets for the public go on sale friday at 10 a.M. remember to join our uconn on roundtable community, which is free! You can post your own thoughts, in text or video form, and you can engage with our roundtable staff, as well as other huskies fans. If prompted to download the roundtable app, thats free too!

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Lamar Odom reportedly discussing college coaching jobs

Posted on Thursday, March 12 @ 00:00:48 PDT (2 reads)

Lamar odom reportedly has his eyes on a potential coaching job as he is allegedly taking interviews from college basketball programs. the two-time nba champion, reportedly has been “traveling recently and sat down with several college basketball programs to discuss potential coaching opportunities,” according to a report per tmz. the former los angeles lakers star wants to mold the next generation of players and has been having conversations with several colleges athletic departments and staff about joining the team as a coach, the outlet reports. Additionally, odom wants to teach younger players some of the systems he learned throughout his nba career, such as the infamous triangle offense. He is excited about the possibility of being in that position sometime soon, but there have been no reports of an offered or accepted contract at this time. this follows the potential of an hbcu team reportedly showing interest in odom earlier this month, according to hbcugameday. The report claims that “an unidentified team has been actively recruiting him to become head coach.” “the two-time nba champion was recently spotted at the ciaa tournament and is reportedly being recruited by at least one of the league’s division ii programs. Odom also believed to have interest in another school as well,” hbcu gameday founder steven j. Gaither reported. odom has not yet responded to these reports per tmz or hbcu gameday. the two-time nba champion played for the los angeles clippers (1999–2003, 2012–2013), miami heat (2003–2004), los angeles lakers (2004–2011), dallas mavericks (2011–2012) during his 14 season career in the league. His last season was in 2012–13 with the la clippers. these coaching rumors follow odom finishing his 30-day treatment program at the irely recovery facility in los angeles following his dui in january. “i am learning from this experience and remain committed to my continued growth,” he said at the time to tmz. “Ive worked hard to rebuild my life, and taking responsibility is an essential part of that process.” he continued: “i am cooperating fully, staying honest, and focused on moving forward with integrity. Thank you to those who continue to support me.”

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XO, Kitty Season 3 Trailer: Reveals Lara Jeans Big Return

Posted on Wednesday, March 11 @ 00:02:34 PDT (12 reads)

The xo, kitty season 3 trailer is finally here, and it brings a major surprise for fans. Netflix confirmed the new season will premiere on april 2, 2026. the trailer gives us a sneak peek at kitty’s last year at the korean independent school of seoul and how she feels about min ho. It also shows lana condor’s return as lara jean, which ties the spinoff to to all the boys i’ve loved before. This is what the trailer shows about the story. latest xo kitty season 3 trailer news and what it reveals image © 2026 ace entertainment / awesomeness / jenny kissed me / paramount television studios / purple pen productions netflix revealed the first full trailer for the third season, which gave fans a better look at kitty song covey as she starts her last year at kiss in south korea. The trailer is mostly about friendship, love, and making big decisions in life. teen vogue and deadline hollywood both wrote about how the story connects the movies and the tv show. The preview shows that there will be drama, humor, and another great adventure, with anna cathcart returning as the lead. what the xo kitty season 3 trailer shows about kitty’s senior year image © 2026 ace entertainment / awesomeness / jenny kissed me / paramount television studios / purple pen productions at the beginning of the trailer, kitty song covey is getting ready for her last year at kiss. While she thinks about college and her future, she wants to enjoy her time with her group of friends. There are a lot of first-look photos and new photos that have been shared online that show familiar kiss students back for the new term. - senior year goals: kitty wants to enjoy every moment at kiss with friends like yuri han, played by gia kim, while balancing school life and personal challenges. - Returning cast members: anna cathcartleads the third season alongside sang heon lee as min ho moon, with familiar characters played byhojo shinandchoi minalso appearing. - School life in south korea: the trailer shows more campus scenes with kiss students, including moments with professor lee, played by joshua lee, who continues guiding the students. lara jean’s return and the covey sisters reunion image © 2026 ace entertainment / awesomeness / jenny kissed me / paramount television studios / purple pen productions one of the biggest highlights of the trailer is the return of lara jean covey. The beloved character from the original films arrives in south korea to support her younger sister. Created by jenny han and produced by ace entertainment, the series continues expanding the same universe that fans already love. - sisterly advice: lara jean covey visits kitty during a difficult moment and encourages her to follow her heart and embrace the next great adventure. - franchise connections: the series keeps strong ties to the original films, including mentions of peter kavinsky played by noah centineo and kitty’s father portrayed by john corbett. - emotional family moment: the reunion between the covey sisters adds heart to the story and strengthens the connection between the movies and the show. how the trailer hints at kitty and min ho’s relationship future image © 2026 ace entertainment / awesomeness / jenny kissed me / paramount television studios / purple pen productions the trailer clearly suggests that the relationship between kitty song covey and min ho moon will be a major storyline in the third season. Sang heon lee returns as min ho, whose complicated feelings continue to shape the story. - romantic tension: several scenes hint that kitty and min ho may share an epic second kiss as they figure out their feelings. - family pressure: min ho’s father, played by philippe lee, warns kitty about entering a world she may not fully understand. - expanding friend group: the trailer and new photos also highlight other cast members including anthony keyvan,regan aliyah,peter thurnwald,sasha bhasin,han bi ryu,jocelyn shelfo,joshua lee,soy kim, andchristine hwanginteracting with the main friend group during the first summer episode. final thoughts the xo, kitty season 3 trailer mention plenty of new moments that already left fans excited. Since the first season, viewers continue to watch kitty song covey grow through friendship, school, and romance. When the season premiered before, the story introduced characters like minyeong choi, alex, madison, and michael, who remain important to the friend group. the trailer also reminds fans of past connections to janel parrish and other familiar faces. As kitty enters senior year, family themes still matter, including moments with her dad and memories fans miss from earlier stories. From a possible talent show scene to emotional relationship updates, the third season looks ready to deliver another fun chapter. Fans are excited to watch what happens next. faqs the first season premiered earlier on netflix, and the new trailer mention plenty of updates that left fans excited to watch the upcoming story. several characters from the first season return, including minyeong choi, alex, madison, and michael, continuing their stories at school. yes, the series still connects to the larger story, including references to janel parrish and other characters fans miss from the films. the trailer hints at a possible talent show, emotional friendships, and family scenes with kitty and her dad. the teaser post mention plenty of story clues that left fans excited to watch how relationships and school life develop in the new season.

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On (almost) returning to my 8-year-old self

Posted on Wednesday, March 11 @ 00:02:34 PDT (11 reads)

At a recent wolverine support network meeting, the guest speaker — a counselor with the university of michigan’s counseling & psychological services — said something i haven’t been able to get out of my mind. She was dressed in an unassuming sweater with glasses delicately perched upon the bridge of her nose, facing our group of approximately 40 students and giving a presentation on how to engage in self-compassion. “what did you like to do when you were 8 years old?” She asked, gaze slowly traversing from student to student. A flurry of images passed through my mind: slipping through sun-dappled shelves for hours in search of the perfect book, searching for fish underneath the waterfall next to my house, coloring on paper-covered walls and accidentally leaving scribble marks across the white plaster. Without giving us time to answer, she continued: “chances are, you still enjoy doing those things. You just stopped doing them.” as she moved on in her presentation, i was lost in a nostalgia-tinted swirl of memories. When i was 8 years old, i loved being outdoors nearly as much as i did being cozy and warm inside. I scaled up knobbly trees, hair tangled carelessly in the branches as i tried to peek over the fence into my neighbor’s yard. I caught lightning bugs on hot summer nights and watched their light pulse between my fingers. There was a river next to our house, and i loved to walk along the river’s edge, watching the water dance across the rocks. Sometimes, i would take the long way home through the cemetery, reading inscriptions in the soft evening light and watching the canadian geese make a home among the stones. During these times, i felt deeply connected to the sights and sounds around me, so grateful to just be another extension of the natural world. most days, i spent my time inside, curled up in my bed with a book in hand. With pages smooth against my fingers, i would be transported into another world entirely. Stories of anguished love, bitter hatred and a tired ambivalence would unfurl across the paper, the words casting ripples across my impressionable mind. There is still an indentation in the skin of my thigh where i let the spine of a hardcover book rest for too long, too engrossed in the story to care. These books were an escape from the mundanity of school and the parts of my life that were not so glamorous. Sometimes, i would remember how unremarkable my everyday life was, and i would read for a taste of an adventurous life so different from my own. When i wasn’t devouring books like i was ravenous, i was sprawled across the living room floor with my sister, acting out fantasy scenarios with little figurines or simply chatting. and oh, how i loved to write. I wrote my first “novel” — about 110 pages — when i was in fourth grade. I spent many afternoons in the library with my computer, fingers flying across the keys. I had a laptop long before i had a phone, and i had paper and pencil for years before that. My mind would constantly wander with images and emotions that i felt like i needed to put into words. Every story i wrote was a physical manifestation of the emotions and experiences leading up to that moment, and it felt like i was lifting a burden from my shoulders by externalizing what i felt. There is nothing like the feeling of stories trapped in your brain coming to life in black and white text, and i would write just to catch a bit of that high. now, those years and the memories within feel like a fanciful dream. It’s been a long time since i went on a walk to breathe in the sights and sounds around me. It feels like i haven’t seen a lightning bug for years — probably because i’ve stopped looking. I now only read authors like hobbes and foucault for class, with a few psychological research studies thrown in for variety. And even though it pains me to admit it, i haven’t written anything truly for myself for many, many years. Why did i stop doing what i loved when i was an 8-year-old? What changed? Somewhere along these years, i stopped doing what brings me the purest form of joy, and what pains me now is that i can’t remember exactly when it happened. *** recently, i’ve found that the effects of withdrawing from my childhood joys are beginning to show. In one of my classes, the grade is composed of various optional assignments, and students have the choice of which assignments they would like to complete to receive their points. Some were straightforward research papers, and others were succinct legal arguments. Faced with several assignments of similar point value, i opted for a book review — which the professor said was one of the most difficult and labor-intensive assignments — simply because i desired an excuse to read again. What used to be one of my greatest joys in life had somehow faded into a guilty pleasure that i felt the need to justify through my coursework. one of the reasons i’ve stepped away from my childhood hobbies is practicality. I feel an uneasy sense of guilt whenever i engage in a hobby that doesn’t feel productive. The day i began college, i started to feel like every second needed to be filled with something that could contribute tangibly to my career or personal growth, or else i wouldn’t get anywhere in life — a sentiment i know is factually not true, but one i just can’t get myself to believe. I still struggle to engage in activities that i can’t connect to an explicit benefit for myself or others. Even when i manage to carve out some time to read, there is always a voice reminding me that i could be studying for a few extra minutes or drafting another cover letter for an internship application. Every hobby has been packaged into a neat final product i can pencil into my resume, gift to a friend or display on my shelf. Even writing has been commodified, becoming a tool i can use to excel on my essays and mold pieces into shiny, publishable forms. there is another reason why i’ve distanced myself from childhood loves. It is simply that i am a changed woman. This last decade and a half has absorbed into my skin and carved itself into my dna. I am not who i was when i was 8 years old — no one is. Though i’m still young, there is a weight to how i move around in this world. I have learned to find joy in the mundane, laughing with my friends in the aisles of grocery stores, and i have let the simpler joys — chasing geese on a river’s edge and scaling precarious trees — fall to the wayside. Some of the hobbies of my 8-year-old self are not ones i enjoy any longer, and that’s okay. I can’t say i picture myself now scribbling on walls, and honestly, that’s probably for the better. Yet, there are other hobbies i still think fondly of to this day. What i wouldn’t give to pick up a paper and pen to write again, just for me. this is a fundamentally nostalgic piece. There is no doubt in my mind that i am looking back on those childhood days with a pair of rose-tinted glasses. Free from the worries of crushing academic pressure and the never-ending drive to be doing more, i was undoubtedly going to be happier than i am now. Back then, no guilt clouded my brain when i abandoned my schoolwork for reading, and i wish i could tap back into that feeling. Perhaps it wasn’t the things i did, but rather the innocence of childhood that fills me with such longing now. Perhaps if i picked those hobbies back up, they would be cracked and lusterless, stripped bare under the lights of modern society and exposed as the frivolous eccentricities of a young girl. Society inundates us with constant messages to become increasingly more productive, and it’s difficult to see how my experience as a child would fit into the grim practicalities of my experience now as an adult. yet, why shouldn’t i strive for my childhood joys even if the attempt is doomed to fail? In this complex modern world, i believe i have the right to try to return to the simpler joys of my younger self, even if the experience is not quite the same. When i make my way down to the river’s edge, i no longer feel the level of wonder i did before, but still, the algae-slick minnows swim along the river’s current. I still find downy feathers scattered on the gravestones, even though i no longer chase the geese with reckless abandon. I still love writing. my experiences today will always reflect the many years that have passed since i was 8 years old, and although i am slightly more weary and slightly less carefree, there is value in the nostalgia-tinted happiness i feel now. A little bit of sadness from knowing what used to be doesn’t make the joy any less real. It is a different type of joy, one that is blanketed by the realities and pressures of modern life, but not one that is any less important. The caps counselor at the meeting was right: i adore curling up with a good book, and if my time spent reading now carries the slight weight of stress, so what? I am a different person now. My happiness will look different, and that is normal. sometimes, i want to return to those carefree times so badly that i cannot breathe from all the want gathering in my lungs. Other times, i remind myself that i can still derive joy from doing the same things now. There is nothing stopping me from stepping outside right now, earbuds tucked safely within my pocket, with only the quiet hush of a winter evening to keep me company. Maybe i’ll stop by the library and slip a book from off the shelves. I’ll head home and watch the crows come to nest like shadows draped across the trees. I’ll wake up the next morning with words to spill into ink form, racing the sun to finish before embarking on the journey to class. I’ll do all of this while thinking of my 8-year-old self, and while it will never be the same as it was, perhaps it will be close. statement columnist michelle liao can be reached at mrliao@umich.Edu.

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WT Student Places High in Statewide Contest with Tale of Texas Bootlegger | WTAM

Posted on Wednesday, March 11 @ 00:02:34 PDT (13 reads)

- excellence - research - featured - communication - history wt student places high in statewide contest with tale of texas bootlegger copy by chip chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.Edu canyon, texas — the story of an infamous texas bootlegger won a west texas a&m university student a top prize at a prestigious competition. august vinson, a senior history major from amarillo, placed third in the storied battle of flowers oratorical contest with a speech recounting the life of tom “pinkie” roden. “pinkie was the father of the university of texas–permian basin, a bootlegger and a man who acquired an incredible amount of tainted money and used it for selfless ventures,” vinson said. the 101st battle of flowers was held feb. 27 at the witte museum in san antonio, where vinson placed third and won a $1,500 scholarship. This year’s theme for the contest, the second-oldest collegiate oratorical contest in the country, was “lawmakers and lawbreakers.” “i wanted someone who was not quite either of those—someone with a rebellious streak but who had some sort of moral tuning,” vinson said. “Pinkie fell into my lap.” as a young man, roden went to prison for bootlegging, then when prohibition was repealed, started selling alcohol legally in odessa, while also making sure that customers in dry cities like lubbock could still get their fill. Roden’s eponymous liquor stores are still in business around the region, including two storefronts in amarillo. moreover, roden’s lobbying efforts led not only to the founding of utpb, but also to a variety of alcohol-related laws, including those restricting the liquor sales to package stores and the abilities of cities and towns to decide if they would allow alcohol sales within the city limits or even in specific precincts, vinson said. vinson, a student employee of wt’s center for the study of the american west, saw in roden the chance to show a statewide audience of historians that texas history extends beyond central texas. “people joke that west texas is off the map,” vinson said. “I thought pinkie’s story would be relevant to judges in san antonio and austin but also tied into my hometown. “amarillo is a very unique place,” she continued. “It doesn’t get the kind of reputation it deserves. There’s a lot of history here.” in addition to her speech on roden, vinson has done a significant amount of research into the amarillo fire department, where her father, lance vinson, is a battalion chief. “august is in her second semester as a csaw intern and is a fantastic asset to the program,” said dr. Alex hunt, csaw director, regents professor of english and vincent-haley professor of western studies. “Her research project on the history and archival collection of the amarillo fire department, funded by amarillo national bank, is yielding excellent results.” vinson also has qualified in five events for the american forensics association’s national speech tournament in april. “august is an exceptional member of the forensics team,” said dr. Kelsey abele, director of forensics and assistant professor of communication in the department of communication in the sybil b. Harrington college of fine arts and humanities. “It’s exciting for her to be part of the legacy of the esteemed battle of flowers.” promoting regional research is a key aim of the university’s long-range plan, wt 125: from the panhandle to the world. that plan is fueled by the historic one west comprehensive fundraising campaign, which reached its initial $125 million goal 18 months after publicly launching in september 2021. The campaign, which is now winding down, has raised more than $175 million. about west texas a&m university a regional research university, west texas a&m university is redefining excellence in canyon, texas, on a 342-acre residential campus, as well as the harrington academic hall wtamu amarillo center in downtown amarillo. Established in 1910, the university has been part of the texas a&m university system since 1990. Wt boasts an enrollment of more than 9,000 and offers 66 undergraduate degree programs, including eight associate degrees; and 44 graduate degrees, including an integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree, a specialist degree and two doctoral degrees. Wt recently earned a carnegie foundation classification as a research college and university. The buffaloes are a member of the ncaa division ii lone star conference and offers 16 men’s and women’s athletics programs. —wt—

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Temple convenes AI task force to streamline operations and learning

Posted on Wednesday, March 11 @ 00:02:34 PDT (11 reads)

Temple investigates ai to make university operations leaner and more effective temple university is evaluating where artificial intelligence can increase revenue, reduce administrative friction and improve student services. A new task force in its forward with purpose plan is surveying colleges to map high-impact use cases and set priorities. were just putting together teams of people now to look at, how might we employ artificial intelligence to make our operations more efficient? Said interim vice provost david boardman. It doesnt necessarily mean that fewer people would be employed here, but it should really improve how we deploy the people we have and making sure, you know, theyre being used in the most impactful way. whats already live ai is not new to campus. The department of public safety installed zeroeyes gun detection software in november 2024, using computer vision to flag firearms in live video feeds for faster response. institutional advancement launched the isabel tower virtual engagement officer in october 2025 to send curated donor emails at scale. The school of sport, tourism and hospitality management is developing journai, an ai mentorship app for student-athletes planned for spring 2027, built on large language models. student use is already mainstream students are using tools like chatgpt and google gemini to brainstorm, research and get coursework help. In an october 2025 poll of 86 students, 65% reported some ai use: 62% for brainstorming, 44% for information lookups and 38% for coursework assistance. temple currently prohibits generative ai by default unless a professor grants permission. That gap between policy and everyday practice signals a need for clearer guidance, better training and secure access to approved tools. compute and cost: the big decision scaling ai isnt free. It would need a huge investment in computational architecture, particularly machines with [graphical processing units] or an investment in third-party servers, said rob kulathinal, associate director of the institute for genomic and evolutionary medicine and co-organizer of the data science and ai network. operations teams will need to weigh build vs. Buy and plan for ongoing costs, not just pilots. Below are the core cost levers and decisions to line up early. - model access: enterprise llm subscriptions vs. Open-source models hosted on-prem or in vpc. - compute: gpus on campus vs. Cloud inference; capacity planning for peak loads. - data layer: secure storage, vector databases, retrieval pipelines and pii redaction. - integration: connectors to sis, crm, lms, ticketing and identity systems. - security & compliance: data governance, audit logging, model usage policies and red-teaming. - change management: training, support and communications to drive adoption. why this matters for operations higher ed peers are already using ai in admissions, advising and student success. A review by harvard social impact review outlines early wins from chatbots and automation in university services, signaling where quick value tends to appear. policy, skills and readiness dana dawson, associate director for teaching and learning at the center for the advancement of teaching, urges more education and clear rules. If we ignore it… students find themselves under prepared to be competitive when they leave the university. cat has published resources, including a faculty guide to ai. For operations, that means aligning policy, training and procurement so faculty, staff and students know whats allowed, whats secure and how to get support. high-roi pilots for the next 6-12 months - admissions and financial aid q&a: 24/7 chat that resolves common questions and triages complex cases. - advising triage and summaries: intake forms + ai-generated case summaries routed to advisors. - donor engagement: ai-written drafts with human approval; segment donors by likelihood to give. - it and registrar support: ai answers from a vetted knowledge base; ticket summarization for agents. - classroom and space scheduling: predict demand, reduce no-shows, suggest optimal rooming. - safety signal processing: expand responsible use of computer vision and anomaly detection with strict oversight. - grant scouting: match faculty interests to new opportunities; auto-draft compliance sections. metrics that matter - service efficiency: first-response time, resolution time, call/chat deflection rate, cost per interaction. - academic services: advisor caseload capacity, time to appointment, student satisfaction (csat). - advancement: open/click rates, meeting set rate, conversion to gift, cost per dollar raised. - safety: true/false positive rates, time-to-alert, incident escalation accuracy. - quality & risk: hallucination rate on sampled outputs, privacy incidents, model drift indicators. operating model recommendations - create a central ai program office that sets standards, negotiates contracts and runs shared platforms. - use a federated model with ai champions inside colleges and administrative units to localize adoption. - stand up a model catalog with approved providers, use cases and data classifications. - adopt enterprise llm access (with privacy guarantees) for staff and faculty; log prompts and outputs for auditing. - secure data pipelines for retrieval-augmented generation so models only answer from vetted sources. - governance: a cross-functional review board for ethics, accessibility, bias and legal. - training: role-based microlearning for staff, faculty and student workers; office hours and sandboxes. - procurement: centralize vendor evaluations, red-team before purchase and require soc 2/ferpa-aligned controls. licensing and access kulathinal notes the value of pro-level llms for both performance and security. Central licenses can reduce shadow it, cut costs and enforce data policies. Prioritize seats for student-facing units, advancement, safety, it and registrars. for practical playbooks and courseware on building ai into day-to-day operations, see ai for operations. budget sketch (year 1) - llm seats: enterprise licenses for staff/faculty (tiered by role). - cloud inference or gpu lease: reserve capacity for peak seasons (admissions, registration, giving days). - integration & data work: connectors, rag pipelines, redaction, identity and access. - pilot build and evaluation: 3-5 high-roi pilots with a/b testing and guardrails. - change management: training, documentation, communications and support. suggested timeline - 0-30 days: complete university-wide survey; define 5-7 priority use cases; establish governance. - 30-90 days: launch pilots in admissions, advising and advancement; deploy enterprise llm access. - 90-180 days: evaluate roi and quality; expand to it support and scheduling; tune policies. - 6-12 months: scale winners; formalize training; publish transparent metrics and guidelines for students. bottom line the demand signal is clear and the tools are ready, but success depends on responsible rollout. Clear policies, secure infrastructure and measurable outcomes will keep ai from becoming another point solution and turn it into operational leverage across the university. as dawson put it, ignoring ai leaves students underprepared. A focused, governed program can support staff, improve student experience and grow revenue-without compromising privacy or academic integrity. get daily ai news your membership also unlocks:

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Disaster Nationalism: Dispatches from Sri Lanka and Minnesota with Vivian Choi |

Posted on Wednesday, March 11 @ 00:02:34 PDT (12 reads)

Amherst college consistent navigation amherst college main navigation tools & resources search search amherst search search for: search menu tools breadcrumb home news & events events & calendars calendar of events disaster nationalism: dispatches from sri lanka and minnesota with vivian choi events & calendars disaster nationalism: dispatches from sri lanka and minnesota with vivian choi thu, mar 12, 2026, 4:30 - 6pm aliki perroti & seth frank lyceum , chi think tank vivian choi, author of disaster nationalism: tsunami and civil war in sri lanka and associate professor of anthropology at st. Olaf college, minnesota, in conversation with chris dole, author of living on: psychiatry and the future of disaster in turkey and professor of anthropology at amherst college. additional info learn more contact info jordan tenney (413) 542-2343 @amherst.Edu search search for: search gateways directories tools & resources

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Campus Protest Rules and Arrest Prevention Tips for Students

Posted on Wednesday, March 11 @ 00:02:34 PDT (12 reads)

Campus protests have surged this semester, placing student rights and legal boundaries under a sharper spotlight. at the ohio state university, four demonstrations have already taken place, many centered on federal immigration enforcement and the presence of immigration authorities at university events. as student activism grows, legal experts are urging demonstrators to understand exactly where free speech protections begin—and where they end. recent protests and arrests on campus several recent protests focused on actions by u.S. Immigration and customs enforcement and criticism of the university’s refusal to remove les wexner’s name from campus spaces. during a january protest opposing the presence of u.S. Customs and border protection at the college of arts and sciences career fair, two students were arrested, according to prior reporting. The arrests sparked renewed discussion about lawful protest conduct and the limits of constitutional protections. university police were visibly present at demonstrations, including outside the archie m. Griffin grand ballroom on jan. 20, as officers monitored crowds and addressed protesters. understanding first amendment boundaries instagram | aaup.Osu | speech is a fundamental right, but blocking access or defying dispersal orders remains a criminal act. courtlyn roser-jones, a constitutional law professor at moritz college of law, advises students to pay attention to content-neutral regulations. These rules focus on time, place, and manner—not the message itself. “the first amendment, generally speaking, will not protect you from certain kinds of conduct that are unlawful. So blocking roads, blocking building entrances, trespassing, that stuff is not protected in the first amendment’s big umbrella of speech,” roser-jones said. in practical terms, peaceful speech remains protected. However, actions such as blocking traffic or building access, refusing lawful dispersal orders, and trespassing in restricted areas can lead to arrest, even if tied to a political cause. content-neutral laws apply equally to all viewpoints. That distinction matters. Courts often uphold these restrictions as long as they do not target a specific message. assessing personal risk at protests for students concerned about immigration enforcement at demonstrations, immigration attorney emily brown recommends evaluating personal exposure before attending. “there are levels of risk to any kind of activism or protest, and i think it’s important for people to assess their own personal level of risk,” brown said. “I am a u.S. Citizen, and i’m white. I’m not likely to be racially profiled. I may be willing to take on a certain level of risk that someone else may not.” brown advises individuals who may be racially targeted for arrest by ice officers to avoid the front lines of demonstrations to reduce confrontation risk. Personal immigration status, prior records, and visible leadership roles can influence enforcement decisions. she also notes that ice officers can access public court records and review prior arrests when considering charges. That visibility raises the stakes for participants with existing legal histories. legal precautions for demonstrators instgaram | themiamistudentmedia | brown advises individuals who may be racially targeted for arrest by ice officers to avoid the front lines of demonstrations. preparation can reduce unnecessary exposure. Legal experts recommend: 1. Arranging trained legal observers to document interactions 2. Staying aware of campus protest policies 3. Avoiding physical obstruction of roads or entrances 4. Knowing how to respond calmly if approached by law enforcement if instructed to leave, roser-jones stresses the importance of understanding one’s rights. “if someone tells you that you have to leave, i think it’s really important to know what your rights are and that you say ‘no, this is my first amendment right to protest peacefully,’” roser-jones said. “Make sure that you not only get your message out there but protect your right to get a message out there.” students should distinguish between a lawful order and an attempt to discourage speech. When in doubt, documenting the interaction can help clarify what occurred. student legal resources on campus student legal services provides online guidance for protest planning and instructions on how to respond if arrested. The guidance covers demonstration logistics, lawful assembly standards, and post-arrest procedures. access to structured legal information can reduce confusion during high-pressure situations. Clear planning also protects both the message and the participants delivering it. brown acknowledges the broader role of student activism. “i think it’s really inspiring when people exercise their right to protest and know their rights,” brown said. “When there are big issues going on in society, students are often at the forefront of protesting injustice, so i think these days with ice, student activism is necessary and important.” peaceful protest remains a protected constitutional right. Yet protection depends on conduct as much as speech. Students who understand time, place, and manner restrictions place themselves in a stronger position to advocate without facing avoidable legal consequences. knowing the law does not silence activism. It sharpens it.

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Bill enforcing SB 1 introduced to the Ohio House Workforce and Higher Education

Posted on Wednesday, March 11 @ 00:02:34 PDT (12 reads)

A bill to tighten senate bill 1 enforcement by linking university compliance to state funding was introduced in the state legislature, less than a year after it was signed into law. introduced by rep. Tom young, r-dayton, on feb. 12, the proposal would reinforce sb 1 by creating requirements that would assess universities’ compliance with the bill. If a university isn’t following state law, state funds would be withheld, young said in a press release. “sb 1 sets the expectations. [This] ensures that these expectations are verifiable and enforceable in an orderly, transparent way,” young said. sb 1 prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion programming, training and offices at ohio universities. It also requires the schools to commit to teaching intellectual diversity, according to the now-enacted law. young said the inspiration for his bill was fear of repercussions for expressing views. “there’s still this attitude or this feeling in higher education that people are afraid for their jobs,” young said. “That’s messed up.” ohio state removed at least 16 professional staff positions related to dei before sb 1 took effect, per prior lantern reporting. Staff were given 60 days to search for other positions at the university, though their names and current employment status are not disclosed. if the bill passes, state universities and colleges will have to certify compliance with sb 1 with the state chancellor of the ohio department of higher education once a year, according to the bill. if found noncompliant, state colleges and universities could lose state funding until changes are made according to the bill. Any funding lost during noncompliance cannot be recovered “if institutions certify compliance with the law, that certification must be accurate,” young said. “If there is disagreement, there’s a process. If there is a correction, there is a cure period. Funding action is not automatic, it is procedural.” state colleges and universities also must generate a list of all staff who previously held dei roles, including their name, duties, reassignment details and approval from the university’s chief of human resources and general legal counsel, according to the bill. other required metrics for each such employee, includes an explanation of reassignment, a side-by-side comparison of roles and a signature from each institution’s general counsel, president and board of trustees, according to the bill. one key change the bill makes is delegating the authority to terminate staff due to non-performance related circumstances, known as retrenchment, which is currently decided entirely by the university governing boards, according to the bill. the ohio conference of the american association of university professors, a union and membership group representing higher education academic staff, has sponsored a petition to reject the bill. “when lawmakers in ohio play political games with colleges and universities, it is not politicians who bear the consequences. It is students, workers, and communities across ohio who pay the price,” the petition said. ohio state is in compliance with sb 1, according to university spokesperson chris booker said in an email. “we are still reviewing [young’s proposal] to understand the potential implications and have not yet taken a position on the bill,” booker said.

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Singapore and Malaysia lead South-east Asia pilot ranking

Posted on Wednesday, March 11 @ 00:02:34 PDT (12 reads)

Southeast asian universities rise to global prominence: a new era for higher education a recent pilot ranking from times higher education signals a significant shift in the global higher education landscape. Universities in singapore and malaysia are leading the charge, demonstrating the growing strength and ambition of southeast asian institutions. This isn’t just a regional success story; it’s a harbinger of a more diversified and competitive global academic environment. singapore and malaysia: the regional powerhouses the national university of singapore and nanyang technological university, singapore, currently hold the top two positions in the inaugural ranking, which assessed 195 universities across the association of southeast asian nations (asean). Malaysia isn’t far behind, securing seven of the top ten spots, with universiti teknologi petronas taking third place. This dominance highlights the strategic investments both countries have made in research, innovation and international collaboration. this success isn’t accidental. Nanyang technological university, singapore, has actively prioritized collaboration over competition with the national university of singapore to attract international researchers and improve student outcomes. This collaborative spirit is a key differentiator for the region. beyond the top: emerging strengths in thailand, vietnam, and indonesia while singapore and malaysia currently lead the way, other nations are making significant strides. Thailand and vietnam are represented in the top 15 with chulalongkorn university, ueh university, and mahidol university. Indonesia’s university of indonesia ranks 22nd in the region, and the philippines’ ateneo de manila university is 28th. indonesia, in particular, is poised for substantial growth. Projections from the’s consultancy team suggest it will surpass the united states and brazil to become the third-largest higher education system globally by student numbers within the next decade, boasting the highest overall representation with 35 ranked universities. the importance of international outlook the rankings emphasize the importance of a global perspective. Lincoln university college in malaysia stands out as number one in south-east asia for international outlook, demonstrating a commitment to attracting international students, staff, and fostering research collaborations. Malaysia aims to enroll 250,000 international students by the end of the decade, reflecting its ambition to become a regional hub for higher education. asean’s collaborative advantage professor simon marginson of the university of bristol notes that asean has been “highly successful” as a regional grouping. The growth of economies, expansion of tertiary education, and investment in science have fostered closer cooperation, student mobility, and policy sharing. This collaborative environment benefits all member states, even those with less national investment, like the philippines, cambodia, laos, and myanmar. what’s next for the rankings? the current ranking is a pilot program, a filter of the times higher education world university rankings 2026. The plans to refine the methodology for future iterations, potentially lowering the publication threshold to include more institutions. This would provide a more comprehensive view of the region’s higher education landscape. phil baty, the’s chief global affairs officer, emphasizes the dynamic nature of southeast asia and its growing importance as a global hub for higher education, research, and innovation. faq q: what methodology does times higher education use for its rankings? a: the uses 17 weighted metrics across teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook, based on its established world university rankings methodology. q: which countries are included in the asean university rankings? a: the rankings include brunei darussalam, cambodia, indonesia, laos, malaysia, myanmar, the philippines, singapore, thailand, and vietnam. q: what is indonesia’s projected growth in higher education? a: indonesia is projected to become the third-largest higher education system globally by student numbers within the next decade. q: how can universities participate in future rankings? a: universities can register their interest by emailing [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c8b8baa7aea1a4adbaa9a6a3a1a6afbb88bca1a5adbba0a1afa0adbaadacbdaba9bca1a7a6e6aba7a5). did you know? Singapore is the only southeast asian country with a university in the global top 10 for engineering, with the national university of singapore ranked 10th. pro tip: universities looking to improve their ranking should focus on strengthening their research output, fostering international collaborations, and enhancing their global outlook. interested in learning more about global university rankings? Explore the times higher education world university rankings 2026.

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