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University of Denver’s University College of professional and continuing education has launched several new online programs in partnership with Ziplines Education. The industry-certification program introduces pathways for learners and earners at all levels of education to grow professionally. Over a 10-week span, through online instruction, self-directed learning and optional live sessions, learners will dive into real-world applications, data-driven strategies and cutting-edge technology skills.
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1 year ago Read more at Glenwood Springs Post Independent

In September 2023, the American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage, citing a critically low blood supply level that had dropped by almost 25% since early August. Just one year earlier, the UK’s NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) declared an amber alert stating that there were shortages of red blood cells across multiple blood groups, and stock levels could drop even lower unless further action was taken.
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1 year ago Read more at Technology Networks

a Pew Research Center survey of 10,133 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 7-11, 2024. This is up from 72% in 2020. Another 16% say these sites have the right amount of political influence, while only 4% think they don’t have enough power. Views by party Republicans and independents who lean toward the Republican Party (84%) are more likely to think social media has a mostly negative impact on the country.
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1 year ago Read more at Pew Research Center

Vertical Harvest Farms is building a 51,000-square-foot hydroponic farming building on Mechanic Street. The money comes from private finance companies backed by USDA’s Rural Development Business & Industry Loan Guarantees and Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Loans.
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1 year ago Read more at Spectrum News

Residents and small businesses’ concerns are seemingly rising in San Francisco around a proposed law that forces a curfew on some of San Francisco’s retail establishments. Most of the activities that happen during the day will continue," New Princess Market owner Willie Masarweh said. The mayor announced last week that it would introduce legislation to 'prohibit some retailers selling prepacked food or tobacco products from operating between 12 a.m. (midnight).
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1 year ago Read more at Fox Business

In fact, 50% of today’s enterprise apps are Java-based. Of the millions of applications running on Java today, more than half are using Java 11 in production. A significant portion of companies, then, are running their businesses on top of apps built with archaic versions of this development ecosystem. However, many teams are still firmly focused on building and deploying new, innovative features for business stakeholders.
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1 year ago Read more at CIO

The Oahu Business Connector (OBC) program provides support for small businesses looking to launch, expand, or take the next step in their journey. The online service boasts 70 resource partners with more than 1,250 free and low cost services. Multiple public events will be held around the island this week to get small businesses and the people who can help them, in the same space together.
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1 year ago Read more at Hawaii News Now

WSU College League: Cordoba, $15,000 is an AI plug-in that facilitates communication between architects and clients. Using text-to-3D AI modeling, clients can specify desired designs for their homes. Two hundred thirty-six students from nine WSU colleges, six universities, and six high schools across Washington and Idaho formed 118 venture teams that competed in three different leagues.
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1 year ago Read more at WSU News

FOX Nation has acquired exclusive rights to the narrated, hour-long film "Deep in the Heart. Available today through the fall, the film is a celebration of the landscape, wildlife and wonder that can only be found in McConaughey’s home state of Texas. The film follows the ever-changing relationship between the natural world and its ability to destroy, conserve and recover wildlife.
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1 year ago Read more at Yahoo Finance

despite those enrolled comprising 8.9 million undergraduate students and 1.6 million public high school students, stigma surrounding community college stubbornly remains. my story and the stories of countless others stand as a testament to how life-changing community college truly is. despite my journey is only one of millions, I can confidently state that my status as an dual enrollment student has shaped me into the leader I am today.
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1 year ago Read more at U.S. Department of Education (.gov)