Kristen Asplin
@kasplin.bsky.social
Professor of Psychology at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, advisor to Psi Chi and Psych State of Mind psychology club, director of the Community for the Advancement of Teaching
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"The Mellon Foundation...announced $15 million in emergency funding for state humanities councils across the country, throwing...a crucial lifeline after the cancellation of federal support had left some in danger of collapse" www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/a...
"The Mellon Foundation...announced $15 million in emergency funding for state humanities councils across the country, throwing...a crucial lifeline after the cancellation of federal support had left some in danger of collapse" www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/a...
Mellon Foundation Announces $15 Million for Humanities Councils
The emergency funding came after the National Endowment for the Humanities canceled most existing grants, part of a pivot toward President Trump’s priorities.
www.nytimes.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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"The Mellon Foundation...announced $15 million in emergency funding for state humanities councils across the country, throwing...a crucial lifeline after the cancellation of federal support had left some in danger of collapse" www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/a...
"The Mellon Foundation...announced $15 million in emergency funding for state humanities councils across the country, throwing...a crucial lifeline after the cancellation of federal support had left some in danger of collapse" www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/a...
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Share the picture of Melissa and Mark Hortman. Remember THEIR names. Because the piece of garbage that killed them should not be more recognizable than they are.
We know this. And yet.
We know this. And yet.
June 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Share the picture of Melissa and Mark Hortman. Remember THEIR names. Because the piece of garbage that killed them should not be more recognizable than they are.
We know this. And yet.
We know this. And yet.
In 150 characters or less - The Oatmeal
This is based on a poem by Nikita Gill
theoatmeal.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Developmental psychologist: it looks like a gap but actually you can crawl right across
Developmental psychologist: it looks like a gap but actually you can crawl right across
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Assyriologist: Du[ring] grad sch[ool] I [took?] a position ... [13 lines illegible] ... now.
Assyriologist: Du[ring] grad sch[ool] I [took?] a position ... [13 lines illegible] ... now.
December 21, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Developmental psychologist: it looks like a gap but actually you can crawl right across
Developmental psychologist: it looks like a gap but actually you can crawl right across
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HBO has declined to renew “Sesame Street” for new episodes. The series that’s been teaching generations of little kids since 1969 now has no studio.
Please consider donating to Sesame Workshop to ensure the residents of 123 Sesame Street are still around to teach kids of all needs and backgrounds.
Please consider donating to Sesame Workshop to ensure the residents of 123 Sesame Street are still around to teach kids of all needs and backgrounds.
Support Us - Sesame Workshop
Individual donors and partners can have a major impact. Join Sesame Workshop’s Mission to Help Kids Everywhere Grow Smarter, Stronger, and Kinder.
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December 15, 2024 at 2:12 PM
HBO has declined to renew “Sesame Street” for new episodes. The series that’s been teaching generations of little kids since 1969 now has no studio.
Please consider donating to Sesame Workshop to ensure the residents of 123 Sesame Street are still around to teach kids of all needs and backgrounds.
Please consider donating to Sesame Workshop to ensure the residents of 123 Sesame Street are still around to teach kids of all needs and backgrounds.
