Brain Basics: Know Your Brain

The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Lying in its bony shell and washed by protective fluid, the brain is the source of all the qualities that define our humanity. It is the crown jewel of the human body. This fact sheet is a basic introduction to the human brain. It can help you understand how the healthy brain works, how to keep your brain healthy, and what happens when the brain doesn’t work like it… Read More

Defining quality education

TAR UMT ensures that students obtain validation through professional accreditation Among the important factors to consider when deciding on your choice of tertiary qualification is the program’s accreditation. Programs which are well accredited by established and reputable professional bodies speak volumes of their quality and relevance to the industry. For more than five decades, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) has been at the forefront of providing quality education which is highly recognized by local and global professional bodies. This is especially so for TAR UMT’s accountancy, finance and business programs which are accredited by the… Read More

Class Gift Adds Color and Meaning to Medical Education Building’s Walls

According to Albert Einstein, “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” This connection might explain why some of history’s most notable scientists also produced notable art. Da Vinci, Pasteur, and Audubon, for example, were all just as comfortable in a painting studio as they were a laboratory. UNLV junior Rose Jiang has spent her academic career immersed in the worlds of painting and biology, so her interest was piqued when she heard about the open call for art proposals for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at… Read More

These are the 6 storylines that define Michigan education news in 2023

This was a transformative year for education in Michigan. Democrats took control of the state Legislature and rolled back some of the reforms enacted during Republican control. Gone are the requirements for holding back struggling readers, using test scores to evaluate teachers, and giving letter grades to schools. A new state education department was launched with an eye on improving outcomes for students. The state education budget invested historic amounts of money in the most vulnerable children. The news went beyond Lansing, of course. Schools in Detroit dealt with budget cuts precipitated by the loss of federal COVID relief funding,… Read More