The International Institute for Strategic Studies in Washington, DC hosts a panel discussion on recent military and economic developments in North Korea, and on the nation's future.
The CEO of Doctor on Demand and other telemedicine industry leaders participated in a panel discussion on how innovation and technology can transform and improve the U.S. health care system. Their remarks were part of a health care symposium hosted by Pepperdine University's school of Business and Management.
Educators and historians examine the impact of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision ending segregation in public schools on its 63rd anniversary, hosted by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The Wall Street Journal CEO Council recently hosted an event in Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Prime Minister Abe gave remarks focusing on Japan's economy and place in the world. Following his remarks, the Prime Minister sat down with Wall Street Journal Editor in Chief Gerard Baker where they discussed Japan's relationship with the U.S., China and South Korea, and having a tougher posture against North Korea.
California U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D) spoke at the 2017 spring commencement of Howard University in Washington, DC, her alma mater. She talked about some of her undergraduate experiences at the historically black school, and urged graduates to speak out against policies of prison "mass incarceration", the detainment of Muslim travelers at U.S. airports and the treatment of undocumented immigrants.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos delivered the commencement address at Bethune-Cookman University, a historically black college as graduates protested with boos during her speech. At one point the school's president threatened to mail the students their degrees. Bethune-Cookman is located in Daytona, Florida.
Eileen Drake, president and CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, gave a commencement address at the University of Alabama in Huntsville where she received an honorary degree. She talked about her background as an army aviator and encouraged graduates to be open to new experiences and challenges and to surround themselves with positive mentors. Aerojet Rocketdyne is a technology manufacturer of aerospace and defense products and systems headquartered in El Segundo, California.
Starbucks Executive Chair Howard Schultz delivered the commencement address at Arizona State University in Tempe. Mr. Schultz shared his experiences growing up in poverty and talked about the importance of giving back to the community.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivered the commencement speech for students receiving their undergraduate degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Senator Warren encouraged graduates to pursue post-collegiate involvement in public affairs, telling them to focus on issues they were passionate about, and joked about her own non-traditional path to becoming a U.S. senator, which included her dropping out of college at age 19.
Ohio Senator Rob Portman (R) spoke to graduates at Ashland University's spring commencement in Ashland, Ohio. He talked about values of a work ethic, determination and service and some famous Ohio natives who he said exemplified them. Senator Portman is a former congressman who also served as White House budget director and U.S. trade representative during the administration of George W. Bush.
The Heritage Foundation hosted a forum assessing the impact of government policies and regulations on poverty. This portion of the event included keynote remarks by George Mason University economic professor Donald Boudreaux and former Trump campaign economic adviser Stephen Moore. Also, economists and policy experts took part in a panel discussion. They argued that certain environmental policies, land-use restrictions and sugar taxes have a negative impact on low-income Americans.
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon launched the Scottish National Party's election platform to supporters at event in Perth, Scotland. She announced to supporters that a vote on Scottish independence should take place at the end of the Brexit negotiations and that there's too much at stake with Brexit for Scotland not to be part of the process. She urged supporters to re-elect Scottish National Party members in order to have a stronger voice during the Brexit negotiations. She's introduced by SNP Parliamentary leader Angus Robertson and later took questions from the media.
Educators and historians examined the impact of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision ending segregation in public schools on its 63rd anniversary, hosted by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This portion of the event included welcome remarks by the president & CEO Johnny Taylor, followed by a panel discussion with community advocates who recalled their childhood experiences leading up to the decision and shortly after.
Educators and historians examined the impact of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision ending segregation in public schools on its 63rd anniversary, hosted by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This portion of the event included a panel discusison on progress after the decison and the current state of school choice, educational opportunity and integration.
Educators and historians examined the impact of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision ending segregation in public schools on its 63rd anniversary, hosted by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This portion of the event included a keynote speech by Steve Perry, founder of Capital Preparatory Schools. He talked about the disparities in the public school educational system and said the current state of education is driven by self-interests.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies in Washington, DC hosted a discussion on North Korea's future political, economic, and military prospects following a series of global shifts, including President Trump winning the presidency and the 2017 election of Moon Jae-in as the South Korean president. The panelists included Korean and American scholars who talked about the challenges North Korea posed to both the U.S. and its Asian allies. Afterward, they took questions from the audience.
The Heritage Foundation hosted a forum assessing the impact of government policies and regulations on poverty. This portion of the event included keynote remarks by George Mason University economic professor Donald Boudreaux and former Trump campaign economic adviser Stephen Moore. Also, economists and policy experts took part in a panel discussion. They argued that certain environmental policies, land-use restrictions and sugar taxes have a negative impact on low-income Americans.
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon launched the Scottish National Party's election platform to supporters at event in Perth, Scotland. She announced to supporters that a vote on Scottish independence should take place at the end of the Brexit negotiations and that there's too much at stake with Brexit for Scotland not to be part of the process. She urged supporters to re-elect Scottish National Party members in order to have a stronger voice during the Brexit negotiations. She's introduced by SNP Parliamentary leader Angus Robertson and later took questions from the media.
