Nuri نوري
@deannuri.bsky.social
Artist. Educator. Activist. Pilates/Yoga (RYT-200). Sometimes a Dean (opinions my own). Always a Bostonian.
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Leaders sound alarm on cuts to new Mass. free community college program
Leaders sound alarm on cuts to new Mass. free community college program
Students will see hundreds of dollars in reductions, with the neediest students experiencing the sharpest losses.
www.masslive.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Leaders sound alarm on cuts to new Mass. free community college program
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At a ceremony in New York City, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts returned two works of art that were stolen from present-day Nigeria more than a century ago. They were donated to the MFA in 2013 and 2018.
MFA returns two stolen works from Benin Kingdom
At a ceremony Friday in New York City, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts returned two works of art that were stolen from present-day Nigeria more than a century ago. They were donated to the MFA in 2013 an...
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June 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
At a ceremony in New York City, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts returned two works of art that were stolen from present-day Nigeria more than a century ago. They were donated to the MFA in 2013 and 2018.
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Louisiana residents were warning their neighbors about polluted air—now the state could fine them $1M for doing it
Louisiana residents were warning their neighbors about polluted air—now the state could fine them $1M for doing it
Last May, the state passed a law that would fine residents for sharing air quality data that did not meet strict standards.
www.fastcompany.com
May 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Louisiana residents were warning their neighbors about polluted air—now the state could fine them $1M for doing it
One of the best parts of working in higher ed is seeing the joy of students and their families at commencement. Congratulations to the class of 2025!🎓
May 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
One of the best parts of working in higher ed is seeing the joy of students and their families at commencement. Congratulations to the class of 2025!🎓
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"I want people to remember the legacy of his connections to other people. I want people to remember the human." Remembering Boston artist Rob Stull:
Remembering artist Rob Stull, whose work spanned canvases and comics
Stull was an artist, mentor, teacher and cultural legend in Boston and beyond. His work as a leading Black artist in comic books was internationally recognized. Stull passed away on April 17 at the ag...
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May 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"I want people to remember the legacy of his connections to other people. I want people to remember the human." Remembering Boston artist Rob Stull:
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Trump administration cuts $106 million in Massachusetts for K-12 funding
Trump administration cuts $106 million in Massachusetts for K-12 funding
Springfield alone is out $47 million
www.masslive.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Trump administration cuts $106 million in Massachusetts for K-12 funding
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Cesar Chavez was born #OTD in 1927. A tireless advocate for workers' and immigrants' rights, he dedicated his life to justice and fair labor conditions.
In 2014, President Obama declared March 31 a federal commemorative holiday in his honor. #TheMarchContinues
In 2014, President Obama declared March 31 a federal commemorative holiday in his honor. #TheMarchContinues
March 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cesar Chavez was born #OTD in 1927. A tireless advocate for workers' and immigrants' rights, he dedicated his life to justice and fair labor conditions.
In 2014, President Obama declared March 31 a federal commemorative holiday in his honor. #TheMarchContinues
In 2014, President Obama declared March 31 a federal commemorative holiday in his honor. #TheMarchContinues
I have often wondered what my reaction would be to the prospect of being replaced in my job by AI. The answer is, I’m positively cackling w/ laughter! Even if this AI were coded by Deans, it would fail. No one really gets what we do. Shout out to my human Dean colleagues. I see you.
Career Advice | The Artificially Intelligent Dean
Birce Tanriguden asks what AI could bring to the table that a human dean can’t. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/43qkFVm
Birce Tanriguden asks what AI could bring to the table that a human dean can’t. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/43qkFVm
The Artificially Intelligent Dean (opinion)
Birce Tanriguden asks what AI could bring to the table that a human dean can’t.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I have often wondered what my reaction would be to the prospect of being replaced in my job by AI. The answer is, I’m positively cackling w/ laughter! Even if this AI were coded by Deans, it would fail. No one really gets what we do. Shout out to my human Dean colleagues. I see you.
Interesting read.
“We just want peace.”
For two years, the pacifist community of Awra Amba has been caught up in a war raging between Fano fighters and Ethiopian federal government soldiers ⤵️
For two years, the pacifist community of Awra Amba has been caught up in a war raging between Fano fighters and Ethiopian federal government soldiers ⤵️
The antiwar community caught in the crossfire of Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict
For two years, Awra Amba has been caught up in a war raging between Fano fighters and Ethiopian government soldiers.
aje.io
March 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Interesting read.
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Abolitionist, humanitarian, and U.S. Army scout, Harriet Tubman was the fearless leader of the Underground Railroad, guiding thousands of enslaved people to freedom.
#OTD, we honor her legacy by continuing the fight for justice and equality.
Today, #TheMarchContinues #UndergroundRailroad
#OTD, we honor her legacy by continuing the fight for justice and equality.
Today, #TheMarchContinues #UndergroundRailroad
March 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Abolitionist, humanitarian, and U.S. Army scout, Harriet Tubman was the fearless leader of the Underground Railroad, guiding thousands of enslaved people to freedom.
#OTD, we honor her legacy by continuing the fight for justice and equality.
Today, #TheMarchContinues #UndergroundRailroad
#OTD, we honor her legacy by continuing the fight for justice and equality.
Today, #TheMarchContinues #UndergroundRailroad
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Prism is looking for a freelance reporter to cover inequities affecting marginalized students in public education in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, and Connecticut. Prism pays $0.50/word within 2 weeks. You can learn more about us here: prismreports.org
March 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Prism is looking for a freelance reporter to cover inequities affecting marginalized students in public education in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, and Connecticut. Prism pays $0.50/word within 2 weeks. You can learn more about us here: prismreports.org
We have these short courses in several MA community colleges and they are an excellent way to provide flexibility to students.
Student Success | Positive Partnership: Developing Short Course Academic Pathways
A partnership between the California Community College system and the Success Center at the Foundation for California Community Colleges will consider research... #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4kFysNR
A partnership between the California Community College system and the Success Center at the Foundation for California Community Colleges will consider research... #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4kFysNR
Pilot advances short course offerings at community colleges
A partnership between the California Community College system and the Success Center at the Foundation for California Community Colleges will consider research and practice to implement shortened cour...
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March 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We have these short courses in several MA community colleges and they are an excellent way to provide flexibility to students.
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We extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across CUNY as they begin the Islamic holy month of Ramadan—a time of fasting, renewal and prayer. May this time of year bring you peace and spiritual fulfillment. Ramadan Mubarak!
February 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across CUNY as they begin the Islamic holy month of Ramadan—a time of fasting, renewal and prayer. May this time of year bring you peace and spiritual fulfillment. Ramadan Mubarak!
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Happy Dominican Independence Day!
Boston residents make up 24% of the Dominican population of Massachusetts.
Over 172,000 Dominicans reside in Massachusetts, accounting for over 8% of all Dominicans in the United States.
Boston residents make up 24% of the Dominican population of Massachusetts.
Over 172,000 Dominicans reside in Massachusetts, accounting for over 8% of all Dominicans in the United States.
February 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Happy Dominican Independence Day!
Boston residents make up 24% of the Dominican population of Massachusetts.
Over 172,000 Dominicans reside in Massachusetts, accounting for over 8% of all Dominicans in the United States.
Boston residents make up 24% of the Dominican population of Massachusetts.
Over 172,000 Dominicans reside in Massachusetts, accounting for over 8% of all Dominicans in the United States.
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Amid Federal Upheaval, a Pell Shortfall Looms
The Pell Grant is facing a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, its first in over a decade. With the Education Department in turmoil and Trump slashing spending, access advocates worry cuts may be... #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/41vbTnN
The Pell Grant is facing a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, its first in over a decade. With the Education Department in turmoil and Trump slashing spending, access advocates worry cuts may be... #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/41vbTnN
Projected Pell shortfall could diminish federal aid
The Pell Grant is facing a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, its first in over a decade. With the Education Department in turmoil and Trump slashing spending, access advocates worry cuts may be...
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February 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Amid Federal Upheaval, a Pell Shortfall Looms
The Pell Grant is facing a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, its first in over a decade. With the Education Department in turmoil and Trump slashing spending, access advocates worry cuts may be... #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/41vbTnN
The Pell Grant is facing a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, its first in over a decade. With the Education Department in turmoil and Trump slashing spending, access advocates worry cuts may be... #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/41vbTnN
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Weeks and Months After Natural Disaster, Colleges Stand By Their Students
Students say they are still being impacted by wildfires and floods that cost them their housing, jobs and transportation weeks or months ago. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/43brkCS
Students say they are still being impacted by wildfires and floods that cost them their housing, jobs and transportation weeks or months ago. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/43brkCS
After hurricane and wildfires, colleges continue aiding students
Students say they are still being impacted by wildfires and floods that cost them their housing, jobs and transportation weeks or months ago.
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February 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Weeks and Months After Natural Disaster, Colleges Stand By Their Students
Students say they are still being impacted by wildfires and floods that cost them their housing, jobs and transportation weeks or months ago. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/43brkCS
Students say they are still being impacted by wildfires and floods that cost them their housing, jobs and transportation weeks or months ago. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/43brkCS
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked much of Trump’s effort to dismantle DEI. Here’s what that could mean for colleges struggling to respond to the administration’s latest threats and deadlines. chroni.cl/4icI2Gc
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders
The orders declared DEI illegal and aimed to put an end to “equity-related grants or contracts.” But the judge’s injunction called them “unconstitutionally vague on their face.”
chroni.cl
February 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A federal judge has temporarily blocked much of Trump’s effort to dismantle DEI. Here’s what that could mean for colleges struggling to respond to the administration’s latest threats and deadlines. chroni.cl/4icI2Gc
“Diversity and domination can go hand in hand.” —Dr. Ruha Benjamin
This is such a wonderful and timely discussion with dear sister Ruha!
This is such a wonderful and timely discussion with dear sister Ruha!
WHAT NOW? With Trevor & Christiana: youtu.be/1VRCfuKEGdo?...
RIP… D.E.I. with Ruha Benjamin | What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast
YouTube video by What Now? with Trevor Noah
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February 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“Diversity and domination can go hand in hand.” —Dr. Ruha Benjamin
This is such a wonderful and timely discussion with dear sister Ruha!
This is such a wonderful and timely discussion with dear sister Ruha!
“The sisters…are reclaiming that narrative power behind their ancestors’ story. They want to ensure that the courage of those past revolutionaries is used to illuminate not only the horrors of racism but also serve as a guiding force of strength in the face of modern-day challenges.”
A Black family now owns the site of America’s largest slave revolt. Twin sisters, whose ancestors were enslaved in the area, purchased the plantation to ensure the history will never be buried again. capitalbnews.org/largest-slav...
A Black Family Now Owns the Site of America’s Largest Slave Revolt
Twin sisters, whose ancestors were enslaved in the area, purchased the plantation to ensure the history will never be buried again.
capitalbnews.org
February 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“The sisters…are reclaiming that narrative power behind their ancestors’ story. They want to ensure that the courage of those past revolutionaries is used to illuminate not only the horrors of racism but also serve as a guiding force of strength in the face of modern-day challenges.”
“ I feel like a lot of people don't realize what financial aid can do for you…They were talking about how you can literally go to college for zero amount and then you can even get some back to help with your books and the dorms and getting food and all that." —Angelique Rivera
Massachusetts' education officials are meeting with high schoolers at several schools over the next month to help demystify the financial aid process as they prepare to start their college applications.
State education leaders promote free college and influx of state aid to Mass. high schoolers
Massachusetts' education officials are meeting with high schoolers at several schools over the next month to help demystify the financial aid process as they prepare to start their college application...
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February 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
“ I feel like a lot of people don't realize what financial aid can do for you…They were talking about how you can literally go to college for zero amount and then you can even get some back to help with your books and the dorms and getting food and all that." —Angelique Rivera
“The laborers have yet to expand their partnership model to Boston’s Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, where nearly all of the students are Black or Hispanic, about 85 percent come from low-income households, and 92 percent are identified as “‘high needs’”
At this Massachusetts high school, As seniors, students can attend union meetings. And after graduation, many of them go straight into a construction union apprenticeship, fast tracked to a journeyman’s license. www.wgbh.org/news/educati...
'Golden ticket to job security’: Trade union partnerships hold promise for high school students
For trade unions and CTE programs, new collaboration may be key to survival.
www.wgbh.org
February 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“The laborers have yet to expand their partnership model to Boston’s Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, where nearly all of the students are Black or Hispanic, about 85 percent come from low-income households, and 92 percent are identified as “‘high needs’”
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Experts say you shouldn’t consistently charge your phone to 100%. Here’s why:
www.huffpost.com/entry/charge...
www.huffpost.com/entry/charge...
Does Charging Your Phone To 100% Ruin Your Battery? Here's The Truth.
Read this if you're constantly plugging in your device overnight.
www.huffpost.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Experts say you shouldn’t consistently charge your phone to 100%. Here’s why:
www.huffpost.com/entry/charge...
www.huffpost.com/entry/charge...
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Following the devastating L.A. wildfires, for the historically Black neighborhood of Altadena "the question remains not just how to rebuild, but how to reframe our approach to climate threats."
Escaping to Altadena Only to Flee Flames
January's wildfires impact historic Black communities in Southern California.
inthesetimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Following the devastating L.A. wildfires, for the historically Black neighborhood of Altadena "the question remains not just how to rebuild, but how to reframe our approach to climate threats."