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Did you know that Yale has a secret society that's been around for almost 200 years? It's called Skull and Bones, and it's super mysterious. -- Some really famous people have been members, including past presidents! The society meets in a building they call "The Tomb," which sounds pretty creepy. Nobody knows exactly what goes on in there, but there are tons of rumors and conspiracy theories about it. What's really cool is how this society has become part of American folklore. It's been featured in books, movies, and TV shows. It's like a real-life secret club that's captured people's imaginations for generations. I learned about this in history class and thought it was fascinating. It makes you wonder what other secrets these old colleges might be hiding. Have you heard any other interesting facts about Ivy League schools? It's pretty wild to think about all the history behind these places! Do you know any interesting facts about Ivy League colleges? Share those in the comments below.

People like Ben Kessler (2006 Tommie of the Year and UST student commencement speaker) and Harrison Butker will always exist somewhere in the dark corners of society that we like to pretend don't exist. You've likely heard Butker's speech or at least the outcry from it. You likely haven't heard Kessler's speech... which can be found here - it is triggering, and you can audibly hear cursing from the audience, FYI. This is what Chrissi Johnson, Danielle Shaffer and so many of my friends had to endure at their own graduation, the year before mine. Devastation. https://lnkd.in/g6c7Aacr For every clown out there using the podium to rewind history back to the 1950's, there are folks more qualified and competent delivering hope from the podium like role models and friends Jim Obergefell and Sara Cunningham. You likely heard the speech in 2014 at The University of Texas at Austin by Admiral McRaven. Perhaps one of the most epic speeches ever given from an authority figure with integrity, conviction, hope, and inspiration. https://lnkd.in/g6c7Aacr I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to return to the University of St. Thomas and deliver my own commencement address at the graduating class of 2024's Lavender Graduation ceremony. Whoopi Goldberg, I agree with your take. We all have a voice, and we all need to use our voices to advocate for our beliefs. The way to fight fire sometimes is by using fire of our own. Rather than hate, we deliver acceptance. Rather than vitriol, we deliver hope. Rather than intolerance, we deliver a celebration of diversity. Rather than dwelling on the past, we look to the future. I attempted to do this in my own way. You can hear those comments here: https://lnkd.in/ga7pnN8e

First-gen students are a great example, but not the only ones, who find a campus at La Salle University full of people (faculty, administrators, coaches and alumni) who invest their time, energy and talents in the students’ well-being, personal development and success. See some of the stories in the attached for just a few examples of how a caring campus culture can lead to your own success story!

Dive into Georgetown's Rich Tapestry! 🌟 Embark on a journey through Georgetown, where the threads of history and cinematic lore are intricately woven together. 📸✨ First, gaze upon the statue of Bishop John Carroll at Georgetown University. Not merely a monument, this figure embodies the wisdom and pioneering spirit of America's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university, founded in 1789. 🎓🕊️ Bishop Carroll's enduring legacy of education and intellectual freedom shines, symbolizing a bridge from the past to the present in this evocative photograph. Venture next to the chilling Exorcist Stairs, forever etched in cinematic history by "The Exorcist." 🌆👻 These steps, more than just a movie location, represent Georgetown's unexpected role in pop culture, captivating and terrifying visitors with their storied past. These images together celebrate Georgetown's multifaceted identity: a place steeped in educational prestige, spiritual depth, and a touch of Hollywood allure. From the scholarly corridors to the eerie steps of a movie legend, Georgetown's narrative is a rich blend of history, education, and mystery. 🎬📚 Ready to explore Georgetown's layers of history and legend? Let's ignite a conversation, tag your fellow history buffs and cinephiles, and consider discovering these iconic spots firsthand. #Georgetown #BishopJohnCarroll #ExorcistStairs #jontoberysellsdmv

Students in Dr. Candace Livingston’s CON 310 class, “Monsters: The Life (and Afterlife) of Monstrous Creatures,” are learning how to appreciate, analyze, question and critique monsters that appear in history and contemporary society. The class explores monsters as they’ve appeared in art, books, motion pictures and other forms. “Monsters have a lot to teach us,” said Dr. Candace Livingston, who is an Art History professor in the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University. “As students learn early in the course, the very word ‘monster’ reflects this; it comes from the Latin verb ‘monstrare,’ ‘to show.’ To use another word from that same root, monsters always demonstrate something to us.” Students in the class study the psychology of fear and why we fear the things we do, both as a society and as individuals. They explore these feelings in a journal kept over the course of the semester. As a final project, students create and present to the class a monster that gives physical form to a personal fear. This course devoted to monsters is a Connections course. Connections courses at Anderson University use the tools of multiple fields to examine a topic of broad interest. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d7q9cF_i #TrueToAU #GreatAcademics

On the latest episode of #InTheMargins, Dr. Lauren Lassabe Shepherd joins us to discuss her book "Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars," and the deeper themes behind campus politics, the leadership challenges in academic settings, and the misconceptions surrounding university culture. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3TTdpfD

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I got a warm reception when I auditioned the “bonsai theory of innovation” in a recent conversation with Ben Wildavsky Chegg Inc. Center for Digital Learning. So now I’m trying the written version out on you, my latest in Forbes, link below. https://lnkd.in/eNBasdig #innovation #culture #changemanagement #futureofhighereducation.

In the latest #CASChronicles, we celebrate the establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor, which marks a milestone for University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee and our School of Information. Learn more about the significance of this professorship status and the faculty member who earned it ⬇️ https://ow.ly/H3CC50SUfT9

Check out a thread of the history of first-gen students and their accomplishments at La Salle University, in honor of #NationalFirstGenerationDay on X: https://bit.ly/3QNTgWI