Michigan

NMU Appoints Dahlman as New Provost and VP

TL/DR - Anne Dahlman, with 27 years of experience in higher education as a teacher, faculty scholar, and administrator, will become Northern Michigan University’s next provost and vice president for Academic Affairs from April 1. Dahlman most recently served as interim associate provost at Minnesota State University Mankato, holding various…
US Economy

Evaluating the State of Play at the Start of 2024

TL/DR - The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen anticipates robust economic growth in 2023, despite predictions otherwise, expecting new business startups to continue at record pace, unemployment rates to fall below 4%, and improvements in middle-income households' wealth and purchasing power. Four economic measures - the American Rescue Plan, the…
Lifestyle

How does Pennsylvania compare to other states for raising a family?

The Best & Worst States to Raise a Family in 2024, according to WalletHub Recently, WalletHub published its 2024 list of the best and worst states to raise a family in the U.S. The ranking , which can be viewed here, is based on 50 key indicators of family-friendliness. These include factors like the median annual family income and housing…
Arizona

Renowned Gilbert Chef Romeo Taus Loses Battle to Cancer

TL/DR - Romeo Taus, the owner and chef at Romeo's Euro Cafe in Gilbert, Arizona, has reportedly died following a long battle with cancer. In 2023, he started undergoing cancer treatments and surgeries after doctors found tumors in his brain and on his spine. The Cafe is temporarily closed as the family mourns, and details about a public…