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Virginia Commonwealth University: 20th Annual Burnside Watstein Awards Celebrate Community and LGBTQ+ Pride
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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20th annual Burnside Watstein Awards celebrate community and LGBTQ+ pride
At the ceremony, a past recipient noted, 'this awards ceremony becomes more and more important as we engage with our chosen community and chosen family.'
By Amelia Heymann
A staff member who carried Equality VCU through the pandemic and a community member who brings to life spaces of queer joy were among the recipients of the 20th annual Burnside Watstein Awards on March 26.
This year's keynote speaker was Arturo Saavedra,
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RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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20th annual Burnside Watstein Awards celebrate community and LGBTQ+ pride
At the ceremony, a past recipient noted, 'this awards ceremony becomes more and more important as we engage with our chosen community and chosen family.'
By Amelia Heymann
A staff member who carried Equality VCU through the pandemic and a community member who brings to life spaces of queer joy were among the recipients of the 20th annual Burnside Watstein Awards on March 26.
This year's keynote speaker was Arturo Saavedra,M.D., Ph.D., interim executive vice president and provost at VCU and previously the dean of the VCU School of Medicine and executive vice president for medical affairs for VCU. Saavedra told attendees that he grew up on a small island where he thought that who he was would make his parents unhappy, and where he learned to believe that he was more likely to die of AIDS than to do anything else.
"So I am here today in this incredible role that most people said I could never reach, talking to the very community that raised me," Saavedra said.
He said the way the LGBTQ+ community redefines community and family is powerful. He said it's because of this community that he lost the fear that marked his childhood.
"Thank you for this wonderful invitation, and I'm glad we have the opportunity to really celebrate what matters tonight -- which is pride," Saavedra said.
The awards program launched in the 2007-08 academic year and is named for Chris Burnside and Sarah Weinstein, the former co-chairs of what is now Equality VCU. In addition to being the 20th year of the awards, 2026 also marks the 50th anniversary of the hard-fought recognition of the Gay Alliance of Students, VCU's first LGBTQ+ student organization that had to sue the university to be formally recognized.
In line with the theme of community, all awardees were announced and presented their awards by past Burnside Watstein Award recipients. The awards ceremony, which was open to everyone in the community, was held at James Branch Cabell Library and livestreamed via Zoom.
"This awards ceremony becomes more and more important as we engage with our chosen community and chosen family," said Archana Pathak, Ph.D., the 2018 recipient of the Staff Award and an associate professor in the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, part of the College of Humanities and Sciences.
Here are this year's winners:
Newman Staff Award
This year's Staff Award was not only given to Dae Newman, the academic affairs coordinator for VCU School of the Arts, but has also been named after him and will now be known as the Burnside Watstein - Newman Staff Award.
Newman is a VCU alum, writer and dedicated LGBTQ+ activist. Serving as a long-time co-chair of Equality VCU, Newman overhauled the organization's bylaws and leadership structures. Since 2015, Newman has been a lead trainer for VCU's Safe Zone program, sensitizing thousands of faculty, staff and students to the nuances of sexual orientation and gender identity. They have also been a driving force behind cornerstone events such as Lavender Graduation and the Burnside Watstein Awards.
"Dae's greatest contribution in the LGBTQ+ community comes in the form of sustaining the survival of Equality VCU through the COVID-19 pandemic, where they served as the single chair, the single person within the leadership team for a few years," said Donna Coghill, the 2012 recipient of the award. "They ensured Equality VCU continued to have an active voice on campus."
Newman said navigating the pandemic was hard because in addition to the in-person disruptions it caused, there were also several long-term members who had retired or changed careers during that period.
"I really felt a strong responsibility as the guardian of Equality VCU to make sure that it did survive and that we were able to bring in the community," Newman said.
Newman said they were honored and surprised by the renaming of the award and added they felt they have gained much more from Equality VCU than they have given it.
Faculty Award
Yiwen Wei is an assistant professor and graduate program director in the Department of Art Education in the School of the Arts. Wei has dedicated her career to dismantling institutional homophobia and transphobia through intersectional research, teaching and international service.
She leads the universitywide study, "Identifying Needs and Supporting First-Gen, LGBTQ+ Students at VCU," a trans-disciplinary project funded by the You First office. Wei's work systematically addresses the gap between administrative resources and the lived realities of queer, first-generation and AAPI students.
Wei served on the NAEA LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group and as the director of international affairs at the World Chinese Arts Education Association.
Wei was unable to accept the award in person because she was out of the country. Instead, her partner came and shared a few words on Wei's behalf.
"This award, especially for the contribution of LGBTQ research, means a great deal to her, particularly at a time when the value of diversity, equity and inclusion is being challenged," Wei's partner said. "On her behalf, thank you for this meaningful honor. It will continue to inspire her work."
Student Award
Alice Warren is a dual-degree Pharm.D. and Ph.D. candidate in the School of Pharmacy who researches the intersectional impacts of HIV, opioid use disorder and sex on neurocognitive outcomes. As a member of the McRae Lab, Warren has been an advocate for the inclusion of transgender perspectives in preclinical research, ensuring that understudied populations are represented.
Warren is the co-president of PrideRx, a student organization aiming to uplift pharmacy health care services for queer patients and to connect LGBTQ+ health care students and providers.
Within the community, Warrant translates complex clinical data into accessible harm-reduction education at local Richmond venues and drag performances.
Warren said during these increasingly hostile times, it's more important than ever to be an active participant in the LGBTQ+ community. She added because of the support she's received, even after being abandoned by her family after transitioning, Warren has been able to thrive in Richmond.
"This chosen community of Richmond has been nothing but the truest form of family that exists in a way that families can't always imagine," Warren said.
Alumni Award
Connie Kottmann earned an Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management from VCU's Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs in 2024. They are a communications manager with the Division of Student Affairs at VCU and have worked with the university for nearly 23 years. They lead high-impact campaigns using inclusive storytelling to ensure diverse identities are affirmed and celebrated at an institutional level.
As the vice chair of Rams for PRIDE and communications chair for Equality VCU, Kottmann works to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices, strengthen support networks and build a workplace culture grounded in pride and inclusion. Beyond VCU they serve as a leader in the Richmond chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
Kottmann said they didn't come out to themselves as queer until 2017. It was then Kottmann said they were able live fully as their true self - in part thanks to the support system they had at the university.
"Once I moved into my own truth, I started to find community and that was here at VCU as well as in Richmond," Kottmann said. "But it has been such a great honor to work with people and to mentor people and to be able to give back to the university that made it safe for me to come out."
Community Award
Grayson Arthurs is the community engagement and events coordinator with He She Ze and We, a nonprofit that supports transgender and nonbinary people by empowering those around them to create life-saving, inclusive environments.
At He She Ze and We, Arthurs facilitates support programs for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Arthurs' work ranges from grassroots, such as organizing a fundraiser that raised $61,000 for queer initiatives, to structural, such as serving as a medical liaison and vital link to gender-affirming care.
"It is the greatest gift to be able to truthfully say that I'm working my dream job," Arthurs said. "I get to give back to the community that has given me everything, and I get to be the person that I needed when I was growing up."
Grayson is most known for his "community heart" - being a "cheerleader" for those in transition and serving as a fixture in Richmond's queer art and drag scenes, often seen supporting his spouse or coordinating joy-filled events like the He She Ze and We Annual Dance Party.
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Original text here: https://news.vcu.edu/article/20th-annual-burnside-watstein-awards-celebrate-community-and-lgbtq-pride
VSU Recognized for Commitment to Value-Driven Education
VALDOSTA, Georgia, March 31 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
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VSU Recognized for Commitment to Value-Driven Education
Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator
Learn.org, a leading higher education resource, has recognized Valdosta State University as the No. 1 college in the nation for affordable online doctoral programs.
Affordability remains a cornerstone of VSU's mission, and this recognition reinforces the university's reputation as a leader in value-driven higher education.
"We are incredibly proud to see Valdosta State University recognized
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VALDOSTA, Georgia, March 31 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
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VSU Recognized for Commitment to Value-Driven Education
Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator
Learn.org, a leading higher education resource, has recognized Valdosta State University as the No. 1 college in the nation for affordable online doctoral programs.
Affordability remains a cornerstone of VSU's mission, and this recognition reinforces the university's reputation as a leader in value-driven higher education.
"We are incredibly proud to see Valdosta State University recognizedas the most affordable college in the nation for online doctoral programs," said Dr. Becky K. da Cruz, associate provost for graduate studies and research. "This distinction reflects our unwavering commitment to expanding access to high-quality graduate education while keeping costs manageable for our students. Our goal has always been to empower working professionals and aspiring leaders to pursue advanced degrees without the burden of excessive financial strain, and this recognition affirms that we are making a meaningful impact."
VSU offers the Doctor of Education in Adult Learning and Development (online), Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: P-12 Disciplinary Concentration (hybrid), Doctor of Education in Leadership (online), and Doctor of Public Administration (online). Designed to deliver academic rigor, these programs emphasize practical application, research, and leadership development, preparing graduates for impactful careers in education, government, and more.
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, VSU offers nearly 70 online and hybrid programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This includes bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees, as well as minors, endorsements, certificates, and certifications.
Newsweek recently named VSU to its 2026 list of America's Top Online Colleges.
U.S. News & World Report named VSU to multiple categories on its 2026 Best Online Colleges report. This includes Best Online Bachelor's Programs, Best Online MBA Programs, Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs, and Best Online Master's in Education Programs.
VSU also earned a spot on The Princeton Review's list of the Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.valdosta.edu/about/news/releases/2026/03/vsu-recognized-for-commitment-to-value-driven-education.php
New program to support bereaved parents through early pregnancy loss
BRISBANE, Australia, March 31 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:
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New program to support bereaved parents through early pregnancy loss
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This article contains discussion of pregnancy loss, which may be distressing for some readers.
Key points
* A support program called M-HELP (Mental Health after Early Pregnancy Loss) will address a mismatch between patient experience and healthcare staff training.
* Early pregnancy loss is often experienced as a traumatic life event, associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD and significant grief and distress.
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BRISBANE, Australia, March 31 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:
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New program to support bereaved parents through early pregnancy loss
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This article contains discussion of pregnancy loss, which may be distressing for some readers.
Key points
* A support program called M-HELP (Mental Health after Early Pregnancy Loss) will address a mismatch between patient experience and healthcare staff training.
* Early pregnancy loss is often experienced as a traumatic life event, associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD and significant grief and distress.
* Earlypregnancy loss affects about one in 4 known pregnancies resulting in about 147,000 cases in Australia each year.
An Australian-first early pregnancy loss support program has been developed to better address the emotional care of bereaved parents.
The program, M-HELP (Mental Health after Early Pregnancy Loss), was developed by University of Queensland senior lecturer and psychologist, Dr Marjolein Kammers and her research team and implemented at various Ramsay Health Care maternity hospital sites in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.
Dr Kammers said the program aims to close a 'mismatch' between patient experience and healthcare staff training.
"Research shows early pregnancy loss is often experienced as a traumatic life event, associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD and significant grief and distress,'' Dr Kammers said.
"This impact can be exacerbated by negative experiences with healthcare.
"Many bereaved parents report feeling unsupported or unseen by clinical terminology, dismissed in their loss, and/or isolated in their grief.''
"Our study provides important empirical evidence that a practical and integrated intervention - combining staff training with written support for patients and partners - can reduce symptoms of depression for woman and increase confidence and competence for healthcare providers.''
Early pregnancy loss - before 20 weeks gestation - affects about one in 4 known pregnancies resulting in about 147,000 cases in Australia each year.
The M-HELP resources were informed by interviewing Ramsay Health Care patients, partners, midwives, nurses, obstetricians, anaesthetists and receptionists.
The program combines training for everyone involved in care, with a support booklet for bereaved patients and partners that acknowledges the emotional impact of the loss as well as answering key questions.
"No healthcare provider intends harm but a mismatch between the strong emotional emergency felt by bereaved parents and the often-limited medical urgency, as well as frequent and routine management, creates gaps in emotional side of the care,'' Dr Kammers said.
"This often includes a lack of acknowledgement of the emotional impact, insensitive language, or insufficient information which can worsen distress.
"Many bereaved parents find clinical terms such as 'missed abortion', 'products of conception' and 'fetal tissue' confronting and distressing.
"This new approach shows improved women's wellbeing and includes the partner in the management of the loss, while strengthening staff confidence and competence.''
Dr Kammers said her goal for the program is for it to now be expanded nationally.
"This program is easy to implement and ready to use, and we want to support as many bereaved parents and their healthcare providers as possible.''
Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation (RHRF) CEO Nicola Ware said the RHRF awarded a grant to this project after recognising the potential to better empower healthcare workers.
"M-HELP is the first study in a private maternity hospital setting to create a comprehensive understanding of the best possible early pregnancy loss care from all different perspectives," Ms Ware said.
Read the research published in Midwifery.
Collaborations and Acknowledgments
The program is co-funded by The University of Queensland, The University of Melbourne, and the Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation.
We use 'patient' and 'partner' as respectful and inclusive terms, recognising that not all patients identify as women, and not all partners are male or identify as such.
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Original text here: https://news.uq.edu.au/2026-03-new-program-support-bereaved-parents-through-early-pregnancy-loss
Mizzou Team Discovers What Makes All-female Fish Species a Scientific 'Miracle'
COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou team discovers what makes all-female fish species a scientific 'miracle'
Amazon molly fish reproduce asexually yet somehow avoid the genetic mutations that could lead to extinction. Researchers are discovering why.
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University of Missouri researchers have shown how an all-female fish species called the Amazon molly defies the long-held belief that asexual reproduction is an evolutionary dead end.
The key is gene conversion -- a process in which one copy of a gene overwrites
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COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou team discovers what makes all-female fish species a scientific 'miracle'
Amazon molly fish reproduce asexually yet somehow avoid the genetic mutations that could lead to extinction. Researchers are discovering why.
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University of Missouri researchers have shown how an all-female fish species called the Amazon molly defies the long-held belief that asexual reproduction is an evolutionary dead end.
The key is gene conversion -- a process in which one copy of a gene overwritesthe other one. Using a technique known as long-read sequencing, Mizzou researchers Wes Warren and Edward Ricemeyer were able to document this process at the genetic level in the Amazon molly for the first time.
Animals that reproduce asexually by cloning themselves have genetic disadvantages. Harmful mutations are expected to accumulate over time, and limited genetic diversity can reduce their ability to adapt -- often putting them on a fast track to extinction.
The Amazon molly shatters that assumption. It isn't merely surviving; it's thriving. Now, Mizzou researchers have uncovered the secret behind its evolutionary success.
A blast from the past
The Amazon molly fish first emerged over 100,000 years ago, born from a rare hybrid pairing between two different fish species: a male Poecilia latipinna fish and a female Poecilia mexicana fish. The hybrid has been cloning itself ever since. In 1932, the Amazon molly became the first vertebrate confirmed to be capable of asexual reproduction -- a list that today includes about 100 species.
Even then, the discovery raised eyebrows. Prediction models suggested the species should not have survived beyond 10,000 years. So how is it still thriving genetically more than 100,000 years later?
Warren and Ricemeyer have spent more than a decade trying to find out.
In 2018, Warren -- now a Curators' Distinguished Professor in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and School of Medicine -- mapped out the Amazon molly's full genome for the first time, expecting to find the genetic damage left behind by millennia of cloning. Instead, the DNA looked healthy, similar to what scientists would expect to see in a species that reproduces sexually.
Warren speculated that gene conversion was responsible. The process allowed the Amazon molly to preserve and repair DNA inherited from both original parent species, even after tens of thousands of years.
Until recently, however, there was no way to prove his theory.
That changed with the advent of long-read sequencing, which allowed Warren and Ricemeyer to accurately compare the DNA sequences from both of the Amazon molly's parents to accurately measure how they have evolved. They found that the two genomes of the parents were mutating at different rates, with one side mutating faster than the other.
"This was shocking because it goes against everything scientists thought we understood about mutation rates," Ricemeyer, a computational biologist, said. "Normally, mutations are based on what is happening externally to the fish, whether that is changes in environment or population size, so we assumed mutations from both genome sets are occurring at the same rate. To have two genomes be present inside the same cells of the same fish doing two very different things in terms of mutation rates was shocking. When we submitted our work to the journal, the reviewers didn't believe us at first. They were just as surprised as we were, and asked us to provide much more evidence."
Gene conversion seemed to be happening at an optimal rate. Too much gene conversion would limit genetic diversity while too little would allow bad mutations to accumulate. The good genes seemed to be spreading more while the bad genes were being weeded out over time -- a process that normally only happens through sexual reproduction.
"If a genome is supposed to decay and it doesn't, why?" Warren, a principal investigator in the Bond Life Sciences Center, said. "As curious researchers, we were excited to find out. This fish seems to have the best of both worlds -- the genetic health that normally comes from sexual reproduction while not needing a male's DNA to reproduce."
How we got here
The research reshapes how scientists understand the evolutionary potential of asexual reproduction. While fish are ideal for laboratory study, the discovery could spark future work to see whether other animals that reproduce asexually, such as Komodo dragons and New Mexico whiptail lizards, rely on gene conversion in a similar way.
Advances in genome evolution research have already improved plant and animal breeding. They've helped scientists better understand the causes of genetic diseases, including how genes mutate and repair themselves -- work that plays a critical role in cancer treatment.
"Better understanding the different ways that reproduction happens helps us better understand ourselves," Ricemeyer said. "How we got here, and where we may be headed."
The study, "Gene conversion empowers natural selection in a clonal fish species," was published in Nature.
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Original text here: https://showme.missouri.edu/2026/mizzou-team-discovers-what-makes-all-female-fish-species-a-scientific-miracle/
Latinx Freedom Movement Conference at the CUNY Graduate Center, April 9-10, 2026
NEW YORK, March 31 -- The City University of New York issued the following news:
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Latinx Freedom Movement Conference at the CUNY Graduate Center, April 9-10, 2026
A Landmark Gathering of 1960s Movement Veterans, Scholars, Cultural Leaders & the Public
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Latinos have played a pivotal role in expanding American democracy -- yet their history is routinely erased. The Latinx Freedom Movement Conference brings veterans of the 1960s civil rights era into dialogue with scholars, artists, historians, and cultural leaders to reclaim that history and challenge the myth of Latinos as perpetual foreigners.
Organized
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NEW YORK, March 31 -- The City University of New York issued the following news:
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Latinx Freedom Movement Conference at the CUNY Graduate Center, April 9-10, 2026
A Landmark Gathering of 1960s Movement Veterans, Scholars, Cultural Leaders & the Public
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Latinos have played a pivotal role in expanding American democracy -- yet their history is routinely erased. The Latinx Freedom Movement Conference brings veterans of the 1960s civil rights era into dialogue with scholars, artists, historians, and cultural leaders to reclaim that history and challenge the myth of Latinos as perpetual foreigners.
Organizedby historians Johanna Fernandez and Felipe Hinojosa, the conference is part of a national initiative to preserve and amplify the histories of aging Latinx movement veterans -- along with their archives, photographs, creative work, and intellectual contributions.
The convening marks the national launch of the Latinx Freedom Movement Archive and Exhibition Project, which will debut a five-city series of outdoor exhibitions on July 4, 2026, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Launching Latinx Freedom, the most ambitious coordinated Latinx arts and humanities initiative of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, participants will examine citizenship, migration, labor, inequality, and the colonial foundations of Latinx life in the United States. At a moment of national reckoning, the conference insists that Latinx history be recognized as central to the American story.
In direct response to the current political crisis, the conference will convene a public Town Hall on Friday, April 10, 2026 -- The Shadow of ICE: What It Means for Latinos -- and for America -- featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa; Juan Gonzalez, author of the landmark Harvest of Empire; and William I. Robinson, Professor of Sociology at UC Santa Barbara, among others.
"Most Americans -- even many historians -- do not know the historical origins of Latinos in the United States or the depth of their contributions to the unfinished project of American democracy," said Johanna Fernandez, Associate Professor of History at Baruch College, CUNY. "From the 1848 annexation of Mexican territory to the 1898 U.S. colonization of Puerto Rico -- from student walkouts and labor organizing to bilingual education victories -- Latino communities have long fought to expand democratic rights and the meaning of freedom for all."
"Latinx communities have long shaped struggles for justice -- from labor and education to anti-war and international solidarity movements," said Felipe Hinojosa, Professor of History at Baylor University. "This gathering honors those histories, connects them to the present, and preserves the legacy of movement veterans for the future."
Free and open to the public, the conference will be held at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City. Learn more and register at www.latinxfreedom.com.
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Featured Participants
* Keynote speakers Martha Cotera, feminist scholar, archivist, and Chicana movement icon and Juan Gonzalez, journalist, professor, author, co-host of Democracy Now! and founding member of the New York Young Lords
* Scholars, community-based cultural practitioners, and movement leaders
* Curators from Chicago; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; and Washington, D.C.
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When: Thursday-Friday, April 9-10, 2026 (daily sessions from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Where: The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY), New York, NY
Media Contact: Melissa Richardson Banks (213) 446-3467 mrb@causeconnect.net
Program Highlights (subject to change)
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Thursday, April 9
9:00-9:20 AM: Welcome and Introductions by Johanna Fernandez and Felipe Hinojosa
9:25-10:00 AM: Opening Performance: Music, Drumming, and Poetry
10:00-11:30 AM: Plenary 1: Voices of the Movement: Why did you join, and why does it matter today?
1:00-2:00 PM: Keynote by Juan Gonzalez, New York Young Lords
2:30-4:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
* From Aztlan to Boriquen: The Global Struggle Against Empire
* From Mendez to the Walkouts: The Struggle for Equal Education
* Labor and the Humanization of Farm Workers: The Grape Strike of 1965
4:00 PM: Closing Reception
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Friday, April 10
9:00-9:30 AM: Opening Session
9:45-11:15 AM: Breakout Sessions
* The Chicano Movement in the Southwest
* Coalition Building in Chicago
1:00-2:00 PM: Keynote by Marta Cotera, La Raza Unida Party in Texas
2:30-4:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
* From Salsa to Spoken Word: The Art and Soundtrack of the Movement
* The New York Young Lords
4:00 PM: Closing Reception
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Media Opportunities
* Interviews with keynote speakers, organizers, and movement veterans
* Access to select conference sessions
* Photo and B-roll opportunities
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Original text here: https://www.cuny.edu/news/latinx-freedom-movement-conference-at-the-cuny-graduate-center-april-9-10-2026/
Florida Poly to Consider Out-of-state Tuition Adjustment
LAKELAND, Florida, March 31 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release:
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Florida Poly to consider out-of-state tuition adjustment
Florida Polytechnic University will consider an adjustment to its out-of-state tuition rates following recent authorization by the Florida Board of Governors. The University's Board of Trustees is expected to vote on the proposal at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 30.
If approved, the out-of-state undergraduate tuition rate would increase from $510 to $586.50 per credit hour, and graduate tuition would increase from $608 to
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LAKELAND, Florida, March 31 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release:
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Florida Poly to consider out-of-state tuition adjustment
Florida Polytechnic University will consider an adjustment to its out-of-state tuition rates following recent authorization by the Florida Board of Governors. The University's Board of Trustees is expected to vote on the proposal at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 30.
If approved, the out-of-state undergraduate tuition rate would increase from $510 to $586.50 per credit hour, and graduate tuition would increase from $608 to$699.20 per credit hour. Both reflect a 15% increase, consistent with Board of Governors guidance.
In-state tuition would not be affected.
"The adjustment is intended to better align out-of-state tuition with the full cost of instruction," said Dr. Tanner McKnight, vice president and chief financial officer. "Florida Poly's current out-of-state fee does not fully reflect the cost of providing an education to nonresident students who do not contribute to the state's tax base."
Florida Poly's tuition and fees are part of the University's Educational and General budget, which supports the core costs of educating students. This includes faculty salaries, academic program costs, instructional materials, technology, maintenance of education-specific facilities, and student support services.
Board of Governors Regulation 7.001 states that "non-resident tuition must be sufficient to offset the full instructional cost of serving the non-resident student."
The proposed out-of-state tuition adjustment represents a $76.50 per credit hour increase for undergraduate nonresident students and a $91.20 increase for graduate nonresident students.
Funds generated from the change would be reinvested into academic programs, instructional resources, and student support services to enhance the overall quality of education and student success.
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Original text here: https://floridapoly.edu/news/033026-florida-poly-to-consider-out-of-state-tuition-adjustment/
CEO Magazine Ranks UNF Among 2026 Best Global MBA Programs
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 31 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news:
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CEO Magazine ranks UNF among 2026 Best Global MBA programs
The University of North Florida Coggin College of Business MBA and GlobalMBA programs have been ranked Tier One among global business schools by CEO Magazine in the 2026 MBA Rankings.
Designed with the goal of enhancing students with the skills to lead, innovate and make an impact in today's evolving business landscape, UNF's MBA program is ranked among 152 prestigious schools from 24 countries.
"Being named a Tier One MBA program
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JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 31 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news:
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CEO Magazine ranks UNF among 2026 Best Global MBA programs
The University of North Florida Coggin College of Business MBA and GlobalMBA programs have been ranked Tier One among global business schools by CEO Magazine in the 2026 MBA Rankings.
Designed with the goal of enhancing students with the skills to lead, innovate and make an impact in today's evolving business landscape, UNF's MBA program is ranked among 152 prestigious schools from 24 countries.
"Being named a Tier One MBA programby CEO Magazine is a testament to the hard work and vision of our faculty and students," said CCB interim dean Dr. Gary Giamartino. "We are proud to prepare professionals who not only excel in business but also drive positive change in their industries and communities."
Since 2012, CEO Magazine evaluates the top business schools in their annual Global Rankings, profiling MBA, executive MBA and online MBA programs. The company uses a ranking system based on criteria including quality of faculty, international exposure, class size, accreditation, faculty-to-student ratio, price, work experience, professional development and delivery methods.
Visit the Coggin Graduate Programs webpage (https://www.unf.edu/coggin/graduate/mba/index.html) for more information. The complete CEO Magazine 2026 Global MBA Rankings can be viewed in the latest edition of CEO and on the magazine's website (https://ceo-mag.com/mba-rankings/).
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Original text here: https://www.unf.edu/newsroom/2026/03/CEO-Magazine-business-programs-ranking.html
