Matthew Boedy

The cold civil war rages on. And escalates.

True story: a support program in Georgia public higher Ed system for decades called African American Male Initiative still has a website but it literally says it will help “students” when it used to say help “African American male students”

Texas Dems fleeing to Chicago to stop gerrymander equates to what reality show… I’ll take right answers only

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Short story dispenser in the Eugene airport. I love these things.

AI Skills Needed in Several Postgrad Careers, Not Just Tech More companies are seeking employees with experience using artificial intelligence tools outside of traditional computer science or IT fields, according to a recent report.

Technical AI capabilities provide the foundation, but success depends on workers who can apply these tools strategically, communicate insights effectively, and solve problems requiring both human judgment and machine capability
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A Tiny Conservative News Outlet Pioneered the Attack on Higher Education

The New York Times profiles Campus Reform: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/u... How Campus Reform, a Tiny Conservative News Outlet, Pioneered the Attack on Colleges

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Smithsonian to restore Trump to impeachment exhibit ‘in the coming weeks’ A placard referring to Trump’s two impeachments was removed in July, after the Smithsonian agreed to perform a “content review”

The Smithsonian said it will restore information about President Trump’s two impeachments to an exhibit “in the coming weeks.”

The Washington Post had previously reported that in July, the museum removed a placard describing Trump's impeachments.

Emory University braces for tax hike on endowment under Trump bill The Atlanta university uses its endowment to finance research, fund scholarships for low-income students and provide health care at community hospitals across Georgia.

I missed this: small colleges like Berry College in Rome will no longer be taxed on their endowment thanks to the U.S. Senate making an exemption for schools with less than 3,000 full-time students

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AI in higher education: How UNCW is tackling the age of artificial intelligence Is artificial intelligence causing more harm than good in the classroom? That’s the big question at UNCW as AI reshapes the landscape of higher education.

At UNC Wilmington: in 2023-2024, the university reported 338 honor code violations. Of those, 41% were AI-related.

In 2024-2025, 266 total violations were reported, 47% were AI-related.

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August 1, 2025 AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations Statement from the American Economic Association on the Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today. The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day. Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias. The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity. Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions. We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure. Lawrence Katz President, American Economic Association Katharine Abraham President-Elect, American Economic Association Karen Dynan Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics Kenneth Troske Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations

Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal

AI in higher education: How UNCW is tackling the age of artificial intelligence Is artificial intelligence causing more harm than good in the classroom? That’s the big question at UNCW as AI reshapes the landscape of higher education.

At UNC Wilmington: in 2023-2024, the university reported 338 honor code violations. Of those, 41% were AI-related.

In 2024-2025, 266 total violations were reported, 47% were AI-related.

www.wect.com/2025/07/31/a... AI in higher education: How UNCW is tackling the age of artificial intelligence

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Folks, there is a reason Charlie Kirk makes an appearance in #ShinyHappyPeople season 2 about Teen Mania: Turning Point USA learned the lessons of TM’s failure and success. Read more about TPUSA plan: www.wjkbooks.com/bookproduct/...

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4 Dead in Anaconda, Montana, Bar Shooting; Police Search for Gunman The police in Anaconda, Mont., identified the suspect and warned that he was believed to be armed.

A gunman opened fire at a neighborhood bar in the small town of Anaconda, Montana, on Friday morning, killing four people before disappearing into the rural foothills of southwestern Montana, prompting a daylong manhunt.

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