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Go read this Daily Beast story about a new online school Elon Musk helped start

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Astra Nova is inviting “academically serious, creative, and kind students between the ages of 8 and 14” to apply, by watching this video and responding via video by July 10th. Dean of the University of Kentucky College of Education Julian Vasquez Heilig said he wishes Musk had tried to partner with existing online education programs. “I

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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

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From kitchen tables to campuses of Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Juneteenth is well revered in the Black community as an important narrative thread with a rich and complex tapestry. It is not a coincidence that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) came into prominence around the same time.

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The time a human-driven car ran over an autonomous robot

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This video was captured at the University of Kentucky , one of the four schools Starship Technologies said it’s expanding to this fall. Combine unfamiliar robots with students and faculty who have probably been away from campus for more than a year, and it feels inevitable that there would be a dust-up eventually.

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Should abuse survivors have to disappear from the internet?

The Verge

A 2015 survey of college students found that nearly 75 percent had experienced some kind of tech-assisted intimate partner victimization in the past year. Some survivors also worry that disappearing entirely will escalate the situation, according to University of Kentucky professor TK Logan , who researches cyberstalking.

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How to Host a Giving Day: A Guide for Nonprofits

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For example, Colorado Gives Day and Kentucky Gives Day are both statewide giving days that are dedicated to supporting local nonprofits in the state. Many universities find giving days to be a useful way to raise money for their programs and various funds. Why host your own giving day? Planning a Giving Day. Pick a date.

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6 Fraternity and Sorority Fundraising Ideas + 8 Top Fundraiser Examples

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Western Kentucky University created a fundraising campaign dedicated to making adjustments to their house. Recruit runners from the student body and have them serve as your champions, raising money in support of their run. Walkathon or 5k Run.

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Jewish Television Network Delivers Online Religious Service

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This is the first time in years that, as I sat at home, I felt like I was reaching out to the Universe of which we are all a part. I am a student at Bowling Green State University and cannot make it home for services, this is a great way for me to participate in a service while at school. Thank you for bringing me back.

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