University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 16, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: The sun will come out tomorrow: remembering the life and music of Charles Strouse
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mara Davis Johnson, Lecturer in Creative and Performing Arts, University of Wollongong The Broadway community is today mourning the passing of Charles Strouse at the age of 96, the legendary composer behind hits like Bye Bye Birdie (1960), Applause (1970) and Annie (1976). Strouse was born on […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gillibrand Criticizes Trump Administration Policy That Hurts Students Enrolled In Her Cyber Academy Scholarship Program; Program Provides Free College In Exchange For Government Service
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand 24 Universities Across New York State Are Eligible To Host Students Through The Cyber Academy Program Trump Administration Policy Would Deprive Graduates Of The Jobs They Were Promised U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is condemning a Trump administration policy that would hurt students enrolled […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mann Votes to Strengthen Farm Safety Net, Reform SNAP
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Tracey Mann (Kansas, 1) WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance the House Agriculture Committee’s budget reconciliation proposal that cuts $295 billion in wasteful and fraudulent spending and makes long-overdue investments for the nation’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. Rep. Mann released the following statement […]
MIL-Evening Report: No chance to say goodbye – defeated MPs will rue not giving valedictory speeches
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Nethery, Associate professor of politics and policy, Deakin University Former Greens leader Adam Bandt’s 15-year career in federal parliament came to an end in a nondescript park in Melbourne, far from the seat of power in Canberra. He was there to concede defeat in the federal […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZ to host Pacific leaders
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets New Zealand will host leaders from across the Pacific next week, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti have announced. “New Zealand is a Pacific country, and regular face-to-face dialogue is a crucial underpinning for our relationships throughout our region,” Mr Peters […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier calls for high-level sci-tech self-reliance to boost high-quality development
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese vice premier calls for high-level sci-tech self-reliance to boost high-quality development WUHAN, May 15 — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has stressed the importance of accelerating China’s high-level self-reliance in science and technology, of building a modern industrial system, and of fostering strong momentum for […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Clyde Honors Class of 2029 U.S. Service Academy Appointees
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA) Rep. Clyde Honors Class of 2029 U.S. Service Academy Appointees Gainesville, May 15, 2025 GAINESVILLE, GA — Last week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) hosted a reception at his Gainesville District Office to honor the six young men from Georgia’s Ninth District who received […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: The creation of fundamental models makes Russia a leader in the field of artificial intelligence
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Dmitry Chernyshenko opened the plenary session of the VII International Scientific Forum May 15, 2025 Dmitry Chernyshenko opened the plenary session of the VII International Scientific Forum May 15, 2025 Dmitry Chernyshenko opened the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Remarks of Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda
Source: Securities and Exchange Commission Welcome to the 12th Annual Conference on Financial Market Regulation. It is a pleasure to kick off this two-day conference. Thank you to all who have submitted papers in connection with the conference and to the discussants who have dissected them. I would also like to thank the staff of […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: To Combat Race Discrimination, Energy Department Terminates Funding for Harvard University
Source: US Department of Energy In case you missed it, the Department of Energy issued a notice to Harvard University this week terminating approximately $89 million in grant funding from DOE’s Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy due to the University’s policy of racial discrimination. This cancellation from DOE resulted in an […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Detect early, stop cancer
Half of all people living in Alberta will have cancer during their lifetime. They deserve high-quality cancer care, including early detection. That’s why Alberta’s government is extending the Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program and is providing grants to four organizations to improve access to cancer screening – particularly in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Launched […]
MIL-OSI Canada: New B.C. council launched to support forestry in B.C.
Source: Government of Canada regional news The members of the Provincial Forest Advisory Council are reputable, subject-matter experts. They all have the skills and insight needed to advance stewardship of B.C.’s forests. All committee members were jointly appointed by the Minister of Forests and the BC Green Caucus. You can read about each committee member […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Expanded CIC Indigenous Bursary Program Delivering more Supports for Post-Secondary Students Across Saskatchewan
Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on May 15, 2025 Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) now delivers financial support to more Indigenous post-secondary students in Saskatchewan than ever before. With the expansion of CIC’s Indigenous Bursary Program to most regional colleges and the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), students in rural areas across the province can […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Internships powering economic growth
[. To support this, Alberta’s government is making targeted investments to help ensure students develop the skills and abilities needed to meet the workforce demands of the future and succeed in a changing and competitive job market. Through a $15-million investment over three years in the Mitacs Internship Program, Alberta’s government is continuing to support […]
MIL-OSI USA: Terry Sanford to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker
Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Terry Sanford to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker Terry Sanford to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Markerjejohnson6Thu, 05/15/2025 – 16:47 A man who served as governor, U.S. Senator and university president soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The N.C. Historical Marker […]
MIL-Evening Report: How accurate are my medical records? You might be surprised how often errors creep in
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sheree Lloyd, Senior Lecturer in Health Services Management, University of Tasmania DC Studio/Shutterstock Medical records of hundreds of patients at a Sydney hospital’s cancer genetics service have been reviewed following irregularities related to care by a single specialist. According to St Vincent’s Hospital, in about 520 records, […]
MIL-Evening Report: So your primary school child has a ‘boyfriend’ or ‘girlfriend’. Should you be worried?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cher McGillivray, Assistant Professor in Psychology, Bond University Karhut/Shutterstock If you have a child in primary school you may not be expecting to help them manage romantic relationships. Surely this is an issue for the high school years? While young children do not experience romantic love in […]
MIL-OSI Global: After an autocratic leader was toppled in Bangladesh, democratic renewal remains a work in progress
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Intifar Chowdhury, Lecturer in Government, Flinders University Last July, a powerful student-led uprising in Bangladesh toppled the authoritarian, corrupt government led for 15 years by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh now shows modest signs of democratic recovery. Months into its tenure, a transitional government has reopened political […]
MIL-OSI USA: RAMPS Newsletter – Spring 2025
Source: US Geological Survey Opening Letter Hello RAMPS community, In this newsletter, we are excited to highlight the release of the National Seed Strategy Progress Report for 2022 and 2023. The National Seed Strategy provides a roadmap for increasing the supply of genetically appropriate native seed for restoration in the US, and this new report […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The leading engineering school of SPbPU summed up the results of two and a half years of work
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – The Advanced Engineering School “Digital Engineering” of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (PISH SPbPU) presented the results of its work for 2024 and long-term development plans at the Council for the consideration […]