Saint Augustine’s Uni Appoints Dr. Marcus as Interim President

TL/DR - Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina has appointed Dr. Marcus H. Burgess as the interim president as they search for a permanent candidate. The announcement comes after the university's Board of Trustees fired the former president Dr. Christine McPhail, who had taken the role in 2021. This change also occurs as the university…

DentaQuest Boosts Oral Health Care for Michigan Members

TL/DR - DentaQuest, a dental benefits provider, is increasing access to dental care in Michigan through various new strategies and programs, including mobile dental clinics and teledentistry. The company offers comprehensive dental services to over two million people in Michigan through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Marketplace plans. In…

Funds ready for farmers experiencing lending bias

TL/DR - Farmers, forest landowners, and ranchers who have experienced discrimination in farm lending from the U.S. Department of Agriculture can apply for financial help until January 13. The help comes from the $2.2 billion federal Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, and to be eligible, applicants must have experienced discrimination by…