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Large rise in NI universities' mental health spending since Covid

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The amount of money Northern Ireland universities are spending on mental health and wellbeing services for students has increased significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic. Figures received via Freedom of Information requests have revealed the amount of money allocated has increased by an average of more than 40% since 2020. That includes the annual amount for salaries, wellbeing services and counselling. Northern Ireland's mental health champion welcomed the increased spending but called for a joined-up approach with statutory services. Professor Siobhan O'Neill said starting university very often coincided with the age at which most common mental disorders first present themselves. She put an increase in the recorded rates of poor mental health in students down to "increased financial and social pressure" as well as a "reduced stigma and a willingness to ask for help". "International students, and those from marginalised communiti...

Federal Agencies Scrutinize $9 Billion in Harvard Contracts Over Antisemitism Concerns

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Three federal agencies are currently examining approximately $9 billion worth of contracts and grants involving the government and Harvard University, focusing on how the university has handled issues related to antisemitism. On Monday, the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, along with the U.S. General Services Administration, declared that they are examining $8.7 billion in grants and over $255 million in contracts involving Harvard, its subsidiaries, and the federal government, as stated in an official press release. "Harvard has long stood as an emblem of the American Dream—a top ambition for students globally who aspire to work diligently and gain acceptance into this prestigious university," stated Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. Harvard’s inability to shield students from anti-Semitic discrimination on campus—while prioritizing contentious doctrines over open investigation—has severely jeopardized its standing. The university can rect...

College of Southern Nevada Links Learners to Livelihood Programs

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) — With Nevada still leading the country in unemployment rates, educators from the College of Southern Nevada are working to educate residents about various workforce programs designed to enable individuals to secure stable wages along with opportunities for advancement in their careers. FOX5 reached out to representatives from the Adult Career Education Services along with the Division of Workforce and Economic Development Programs. Many workforce education and training initiatives span from eight to sixteen weeks, and authorities assist participants in securing federal and private financial aid for tuition fees. Based on individual eligibility, these educational opportunities may either be complimentary or available at a significantly discounted price. They include Manufacturing Technician , a Dialysis Technician , Advanced Manufacturing (machine operations) and IT and digital skills. The starting pay for a dialysis technician is around $17 p...

Harvard Grads Leave Without Finishing a Single Book

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Even though they might be part of the intellectual elite, Harvard students Could finish their degree without picking up a single work of fiction throughout their tenure at the nation's most ancient institution of higher learning. Scolding her fellow 25,000 students at the institution founded in 1636, Claire Miller asserts that the university ought to mandate them to read at least one book. In The Harvard Crimson, the campus newspaper, Ms. Miller has advocated for making an English course mandatory for students, who annually pay over $56,000 (£44,350) in tuition fees. She posed a query to her colleagues, saying, "Can anyone recall when they last finished reading an entire book?" For someone planning to concentrate in English, it happened last week for me. However, if you inquire about this with fellow students from different majors, they're more inclined to respond with an indifferent shrug. Students at Harvard frequently gripe about the reading ass...