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‘This magical place’: President Brock Tessman reflects on first year and future goals

‘This magical place’: President Brock Tessman reflects on first year and future goals

Back in August, one of the first events that Brock Tessman attended as University president was the annual M Photo with the incoming freshman class. “It was early in the afternoon — so the sun hadn't quite baked everybody — but we're bringing everyone together like that and

Americans care more about future generations than many think – and that gap could matter for policy

Americans care more about future generations than many think – and that gap could matter for policy

(TEMPE, AZ) Caring about future generations means believing that people who will live decades or centuries from now deserve ethical consideration. In practice, that means taking their interests into account when making all kinds of decisions across a range of issues – from aggressively cutting carbon emissions to investing in pandemic

Forest Service reorganization sparks confusion and concern

Forest Service reorganization sparks confusion and concern

“Caring for the land and serving people.” Since the mid 1980s, these words have been the motto of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). In a National Public Radio 1A podcast episode on April 15, current USFS Chief Tom Schultz said that message still stands, even amid recent reorganization plans.

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) Pittsburgh is widely regarded as a relatively affordable place to live. Overall, housing and living costs remain below national averages for midsize cities in the United States. Along with low home prices, Pittsburgh offers stable employment rates and close proximity to leading universities and high-quality hospitals.

Trump's tariff revival sparks business pushback

(The Center Square) – Businesses worldwide are urging caution as the U.S. Trade Representative's Office prepares for key hearings central to President Donald Trump's renewed push for higher import taxes, an effort aimed at rebuilding a protectionist tariff wall. Trump could implement the higher tariffs as

US-Asia Fair Market Alliance launches, urges probe into digital trade practices in Asia

(The Center Square ) – A new policy coalition launched this week, calling on federal officials to investigate what it says is discriminatory treatment of American companies in Asia. The US-Asia Fair Market Alliance said that it will advocate for predictable, rules-based markets in the Indo-Pacific. It will focus

IMF chief urges nations to 'do no harm' in fiscal response to Iran war

IMF chief urges nations to 'do no harm' in fiscal response to Iran war

The International Monetary Fund's chief urged governments on Thursday to "do no harm" as they face the massive economic shocks caused by the Middle East war, calling for "targeted" and disciplined fiscal actions. In an interview with AFP, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the