Sociology

Blue Wolf Capital Names Samantha Dwinell Operating Partner

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a middle market private equity firm specializing in the industrial and healthcare sectors, today announced that Samantha Dwinell has joined the firm as an operating partner focusing on human capital.

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  • Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a middle market private equity firm specializing in the industrial and healthcare sectors, today announced that Samantha Dwinell has joined the firm as an operating partner focusing on human capital.
  • “Sam is a recognized leader and a champion for high-performing workplaces,” said Jeremy Kogler, managing partner at Blue Wolf Capital.
  • “We place great emphasis at Blue Wolf on fostering and growing talent within our firm and across our portfolio.
  • “Blue Wolf’s strong focus on talent, employee engagement, and development is a hallmark of their investment and growth strategy,” said Ms. Dwinell.

The College of American Pathologists Welcomes New CEO

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Education, Health, General Health, Research, Science, University, College, Mother, Health equity, COVID-19, Public, Accreditation, History, Artificial intelligence, Policy, CAP, Doctor of Philosophy, Oberlin College, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Medicine, FCPP, Michigan State University, CAE, Sociology, Pathology, Multimedia, State, Management

The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s leading organization of board-certified pathologists, announced today that Michael Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, FCPP, is joining the CAP as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s leading organization of board-certified pathologists, announced today that Michael Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, FCPP, is joining the CAP as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • "I bring a ‘startup energy’ that lets me see things from a fresh perspective—the opportunities as well as the challenges,” said Fraser.
  • His transparent and empowering leadership style has enabled teams to tackle challenging public health issues, including navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and nonfiction books on strategic leadership and public health.

South Asian University Opens Admissions 2024-25

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Master of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Mathematics, Computer science, SAU, SAARC, Integration, Computer science and engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, Student, Bachelor, Sociology, Cultural diversity, Tutoring

NEW DELHI, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- South Asian University is now accepting applications online for the 2024-25 academic year. This includes undergraduate programmes (Bachelor's), postgraduate programmes (Master's, MTech, PhD), and integrated programmes.

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  • NEW DELHI, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- South Asian University is now accepting applications online for the 2024-25 academic year.
  • This entrance test will be computer-based with multiple choice questions conducted simultaneously across South Asia at designated centres.
  • Aggarwal (President of South Asian University) said, "SAU offers a unique opportunity to experience cultural diversity and learn from each other."
  • South Asian University is an international university established, funded, and maintained by the governments of the eight member states of SAARC.

Thebes Trust Alternate Thought Opens a Path for Directions Toward Building Harmony Among Adversaries

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Universal mind, Communication, Universal law, Ministry (collective executive), Religion, Internet, Vow, Public theology, Society, University, LAS, Sociology, Trust, Spirit, Catalog, Ministry, Family, Probability, Orient, Ordination, IMM

Thus, we will address subjects using Universal Law, applying the cause factors to determine where another path might have been followed. The Trust will work with other graduate metaphysical teachers in association with the International Metaphysical Ministry -- (IMM) - (https://www.internationalmetaphysicalministry.com). Each graduate of the University of Metaphysics is opportunely ordained as a Metaphysical Minister at commencement as they work in their chosen field.

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  • Thebes addresses those subjects by applying universal law, religious precepts, and Sociological norms—Thebes Trust partners with other ordained Metaphysical Ministers.
  • Thebes Trust adheres to the wording of the Ordination and the Vows accepted by William Cadmus.
  • LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thebes Media ( https://www.thebesmedia.com ) officially announces the dawning of its product development for its Ministry.
  • Thus, we will address subjects using Universal Law, applying the cause factors to determine where another path might have been followed.

Heinemann To Publish New Professional Book By EduColor Co-Founder José Luis Vilson

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Knowledge, Narrative, Syracuse University, Education, Learning, Philosophy, Teacher, Policy, Columbia University, Human, Student, Mathematics, Sociology, Vilson, City college, Teaching

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinemann today announced that it will publish the latest professional book for teachers from award-winning author and speaker José Luis Vilson.

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinemann today announced that it will publish the latest professional book for teachers from award-winning author and speaker José Luis Vilson.
  • The project, called You Already Know: Teaching Students Math from The Knowledge Within, is tentatively scheduled for publication in spring 2025.
  • Vilson is the co-founder and executive director of EduColor, an organization dedicated to race and social justice issues in education.
  • "We have long admired José's work and insight on topics across education, math and equity," said Maggie DeMont, general manager of Heinemann.

Grinnell College National Poll: Consensus on Protecting Kids from Social Media, But Not School Shootings

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Firearm, House, Republican, Woman, Job performance, College, School, Violence, Social media, Politics, Death, Student, Trump, Grinnell College, Sociology, Safety, Legislation, Ann Selzer, Parent, Representative, Selzer, Democrat

GRINNELL, Iowa, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest Grinnell College National Poll finds broad support for protecting children from the potential harms of social media, but no consensus on the best ways to protect them from mass shootings at school. The poll of 1,005 U.S. adults conducted by Selzer & Company March 11-17, 2024, found that 55% of Americans favor banning children under 16 from using social media platforms, with the proportion rising to 65% among those with children under 18 years old at home. More than half (52%) favor allowing parents to sue social media platforms for content that harmed their children, and 57% favor banning students' smartphones in schools.

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  • Bipartisan support for suing tech companies for harm to kids is especially notable, given that Democrats and Republicans usually feel differently about corporate responsibility," says Erickson.
  • What isn't surprising is that these measures are much less favored by Americans under 35, most of whom grew up with smartphones."
  • By contrast, the poll found no consensus on policies aimed at reducing the number of students killed in school shootings.
  • "As a society, we can't reach agreement on what we should do to keep our kids safe from mass shootings in schools.

Comerica Bank Appoints Tim Maiden as Group Manager of Southern Dallas Business Banking Team

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
NAACP, D Magazine, Ethics, Entrepreneurship, University, Comerica, Simmons Bank, Empowerment, Virginity, Sociology, Texas Christian University, American City Business Journals, Community leader, Economics, Frost Bank, Management

DALLAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank named Tim Maiden Senior Vice President, Group Manager for its Southern Dallas Business Banking Team.

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  • DALLAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank named Tim Maiden Senior Vice President, Group Manager for its Southern Dallas Business Banking Team.
  • He will report to Corey Bailey, Executive Vice President, Executive Director, Middle Market & Business Banking.
  • Maiden will lead a team of commercial bankers that deliver tailored solutions to middle-market and business banking clients across various industries.
  • "Tim is highly regarded in the banking industry and the Southern Dallas community," Bailey said.

Government of Canada announces funding to establish international network to combat violent extremism

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Gender, Public security, Government, Democracy, Organization, Sociology, Face, Environment, Knowledge, Society, Law enforcement, Child, Violent extremism, Community engagement, CRF, Radicalization, Family, Nursing

The Centre will work with the Canadian Practitioners Network for Prevention of Radicalization and Extremist Violence, to create the Transatlantic Network Against Extremism (TransNex).

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  • The Centre will work with the Canadian Practitioners Network for Prevention of Radicalization and Extremist Violence, to create the Transatlantic Network Against Extremism (TransNex).
  • Through funding for TransNex, the Government of Canada is supporting frontline professionals in collaborating and sharing information and best practices, helping to keep Canadians and Canada's partners around the world safe.
  • The transatlantic exchange of knowledge and experience enabled by the TransNex project will enhance mutual learning and makes us stronger in the fight against violent extremism."
  • The Community Resilience Fund, led by Public Safety's Canada Centre, provides financial support to organizations working to improve Canada's understanding and capacity to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Rich people, bribes and depression – study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Depression, Life, Afrobarometer, Psychology, Uncertainty, Culture, Perception, Mental health, Economic methodology, Hospital, Government, Corruption, Helpless, Anxiety, Sociology, Drug

In a 2023 Afrobarometer survey, 77% of Ghanaians surveyed responded that corruption was on the rise in the country.

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  • In a 2023 Afrobarometer survey, 77% of Ghanaians surveyed responded that corruption was on the rise in the country.
  • As scholars of psychology, we set out to examine the overall levels and effects of perceived corruption on mental health in Ghana.
  • We found that people’s perception of corruption in Ghana had a negative impact on their mental health.

Study method


We used a survey to collect data from 730 university students in Ghana. The participants’ average age was 22 years and they were studying for different degrees. We measured their perception of corruption by asking them to respond to four statements. The responses ranged from “not at all” to “extremely likely”:
State institutions are corrupt (for example public universities, hospitals).
Politicians and other government officials are corrupt (for example, parliamentarians and ministers).
In this country, people who have money/resources can influence any state institution(s) or government official(s) for personal gain.
In the last 12 months, I have seen a person influence/induce state institution(s) or government official(s) with money or other thing for personal gain.

The mental health burden of witnessing corruption

  • We also investigated the question of what aspect of corruption had the greatest impact, and on what aspect of mental health.
  • What we found was that witnessing corruption among state institutions and government officials, and the perception that the rich could influence these officials for personal gain, was strongly associated with depression and anxiety symptoms among our participants.

Why does corruption affect mental health in Ghana?

  • Firstly, witnessing corruption may reinforce the negative beliefs about harassment, uncertainty and arbitrariness that are associated with corrupt practices.
  • We discovered that the links between witnessing corruption and mental health problems could also be traced to certain tendencies for people to:


remain silent to protect or save others from being caught in order to maintain relationships
report to get the corrupt person sacked and ruin relationships
conform to a culture of corruption either in solidarity or for fear of being victimised.

  • These tendencies can potentially create psychological discomfort that may lead to mental health outcomes such as anxiety and depression.
  • There is a need to rethink the effects of corruption perceptions and to redefine it as a social determinant of public mental health.


The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Student Leadership Network's Whole Girl Education National Conference Focuses on Closing the Gap in Gender Equity

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The annual conference in NYC brings together educators of girls and gender-expansive youth to deepen their practices to support and expand girls' leadership spaces.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 7, 2024) - Student Leadership Network , a nonprofit advancing educational equity for students in diverse, under-resourced communities nationwide, announces its second Whole Girl Education National Conference taking place on March 17-19, 2024.
  • Hosted at renowned girls' school, The Nightingale-Bamford School in New York City, the Whole Girl Education National Conference will explore Whole Girl theory and practice with distinguished speakers and innovative and inspiring breakout sessions designed by and for fellow education leaders.
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    This year's conference theme is "CLOSING THE GAP: The Role of Girls' Education in Creating a More Equitable World."
  • We are working together with educators across the nation to improve the quality of education and outcomes for girls and gender-expansive youth."