STARS, STRIPES, SALES, STUDENTS, STUFF - VOL. 25

VOL. 24

YOUR TRUSTED GUIDE TO EVERYTHING COLLEGE

EDITOR’S NOTE:

This week we’re diving into July 4th sales (yes, it’s time to shop now for your dorm room and save!), sharing our ultimate downloadable Dorm Essentials Checklist to keep you organized! PLUS covering what’s new in higher ed—including the recent resignation of UVA’s president.

A little serious, a little fun, and a whole lot in between—just the way we like it!

Happy reading and happy shopping!!
The College/Dorm Corner Team

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS EDITION:

  • July 4th Sales

  • The Ultimate Downloadable Dorm Essentials Checklist

  • UVA President Resigning

  • AI and Higher Ed

  • Dorm Inspo - Coastal Blue

UVA PRESIDENT STEPPED DOWN A FEW DAYS AGO
Under pressure from the Trump administration, state leaders and conservative alumni, the University of Virginia’s president of nearly seven years stepped down last week, declaring that while he was committed to the university and inclined to fight, he could not in good conscience push back just to save his job. READ MORE HERE → https://www.insidehighered.com

FEDERAL PRESSURE ON HARVARD OVER ANTISEMITISM
The Trump administration has notified Harvard University that it has violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. That section prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in programs that get federal assistance. A task force from the Department of Health and Human Services claims Harvard has been, quote, “deliberately indifferent” and even a willful participant in antisemitic harassment of Jewish students, faculty and staff. READ MORE HERE → https://www.nhpr.org

AI IS RESHAPING THE WORKFORCE BUT HIGHER ED ISN’T PREPARING STUDENTS
What once felt like science fiction is now everyday reality: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are rapidly transforming our world. AI now plays a transformative role across nearly every sector, from medicine and law to business, government, and education. Doctors are using AI to document patient records, support diagnoses, generate discharge instructions, and even translate languages. READ MORE ABOUT HOW AI IS IMPACTING HIGHER ED HERE → https://www.forbes.com

THE INTERACTIVE DORM CHECKLIST

OUR ULTIMATE DOWNLOADABLE DORM CHECKLIST IS HERE!
The checklist is now clickable right from your iPhone! PLUS, you can add notes next to each item—like when to buy it or who is buying it (roommate coordination at its best)!
Share with all of your friends! They will thank you!!
CLICK THE PIC TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF 

JULY 4TH DORM SHOPPING TIPS

  1. Shop early: Some retailers launch their sales early, so start looking now. Even if you are waiting for Prime Day, don’t forget about all of the other retailers’ July 4th sales!

  2. Look for free shipping: Many retailers offer free shipping on certain orders, which can save you money.

  3. Read product reviews: Before making a purchase, read reviews to ensure the product is a good fit for your needs.

PRO TIP: Shop your whole list directly on THE DORM CORNER — We’ve already tested many of the products & have checked all the reviews for you! And don’t worry: you can use your own account, rewards, and shipping perks directly from the retailers! And don’t forget to check out our PRODUCT REVIEWS HERE.
THE DORM CORNER → https://thecollegecornerregistry.com
PRODUCT REVIEWS → https://thecollegecornerregistry.com

 

BLUE & WHITE DORM DECOR FOR THE 4TH

COASTAL INSPIRED IDEAS — CLICK TO LINK TO THE PRODUCTS

GOLF PHENOM MAKES HIS COLLEGE CHOICE

Miles Russell, who’ll begin his junior year of high school in the fall, announced that he had made a verbal commitment to play college golf at Florida State. Go FSU!!

PIC OF THE DAY

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A HAPPY JULY 4TH!! 

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