Film tells how Hawkins, Có went from Vietnam foes to friends in higher ed
The two are titans of education working hand in hand across continents to broaden the understanding of Vietnamese and American students.
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Troy Chancellor Hawkins reflects on diversity, legacy at university
Hawkins, who has served as chancellor at Troy since 1989, is the longest-serving chief executive of a public university in the United States.
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See recent postsAvoiding Saigon’s quagmire in Manila
Much like the dog that didn’t bark or the accident that didn’t happen, few people appreciate how close the Philippines came to communist domination.
Alabama Republicans criticize Biden’s Afghanistan strategy
The result of a hasty American pullout has been a military, humanitarian and diplomatic disaster.
FEMA and HHS launch Project Airbridge
FedEx and UPS have been enlisted to provide expedited supplies of personal protection equipment (PPE) and other vital supplies for hospitals and healthcare workers on the frontlines of the war against the COVID-19 virus. FedEx Express announced on Wednesday the first delivery of shipments of PPE as part of Project Airbridge, a public-private partnership managed … Continued
Moore says the Democratic Party “does not represent the conservative values” of Alabama
U.S. Senate candidate former Chief Justice Roy Moore said last week that the agenda of the Democratic candidates for president “would certainly lead to the destruction of our country.” Moore was asked by reporters if he would watch the debate on Wednesday night. Moore said that he has watched earlier Democratic debates but did not … Continued
Palmer addresses questions about China at Chelsea town hall
Tuesday, Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, addressed constituents’ concerns about China and trade at a town hall at the Chelsea Community Center. “The so called-trade war we are in China is not really about trade,” Palmer said. “Xi (Jinping) believes he is the anointed one to fulfill the 100 year plan implemented by Mao (Zedong) in … Continued
Advocates, veterans sue to speed benefits for ‘Blue Water’ vets
Advocates for “blue water” veterans filed a federal lawsuit last week demanding action on the expansion of disability benefits that the government has said must wait until next year. Navy veterans who sailed off the coast of Vietnam who have for decades awaited benefits due to Agent Orange exposure will have to wait until at … Continued
Today is the Fourth of July
Today is Independence Day. The Fourth of July is a time for barbecue, family get-togethers, fireworks, patriotic music, parades, Gulf of Mexico beaches, fishing, and making family memories. The first Fourth of July was very different. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in June 1776. John Adams and Ben Franklin and other members of … Continued
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Here’s what’s substantially missing in most of the talk surrounding the young white teens from Northern Kentucky’s Covington Catholic High School accused of mocking a Native American leader in Washington, D.C., this week after they attended a pro-life march: The red MAGA hats. It is true — these are really only boys, albeit, privileged white … Continued