Three Things for January 10
1. Lee University recognized as a 2022-23 College of Distinction
Lee University was honored by the Colleges of Distinction for its great accomplishments in setting students up for success. The Colleges of Distinction look for the following four traits in the process of selecting various schools: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes.
“We’re inspired by the ways in which Lee University immerses students in their fields, all while fostering a welcoming community that will support through and beyond their college years,” said Wes Creel, Founder of Colleges of Distinction.
Lee has not only been named a 2022-23 College of Distinction, but it has also been recognized both as a Tennessee College of Distinction and a Christian College of Distinction for the 2022-23 school year.
“Lee is committed to providing an incredible student experience by combining top-tier academic programs with a Christ-centered community, and this honor demonstrates our success in that endeavor,” said Dr. Shane Griffith, Lee’s assistant vice president for enrollment.
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2. NFL safety Damar Hamlin on his way back to Buffalo
After suffering from cardiac arrest during a game nearly one week ago, Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin is out of the ICU and headed home.
“[Hamlin] You’ve won the game of life,” said Dr. Timothy Pritts from University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
After his return home was publicly announced, Hamlin tweeted, “Headed home to Buffalo today with a lot of love on my heart. Watching the world come together around me on Sunday was truly an amazing feeling. The same love you all have shown me is the same love I plan to put back into the world …”
Since the event, Hamlin’s foundation for toy drives has surpassed $8M in donations on GoFundMe. Several professional sports organizations have also come together to wear and support the number “3”, Hamlin’s jersey number.
Hamlin will continue his recovery at Buffalo General Medical Center and has shown remarkable improvement each day.
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3. NYC Nurses on strike
Yesterday, Jan. 9, more than 7,000 nurses went on strike in New York City due to low pay, understaffing, and unsafe conditions.
Protests began Monday morning, as nurses gathered on the streets around the hospitals.
“Our bosses created the understaffing crisis by failing to hire and retain enough nurses … leaving the rest of us to work short staffed. The hospital is often so overcrowded that patients are admitted in beds in the hallway instead of hospital rooms,” said New York State Nurses Association president Nancy Hagans.
This strike is not out of the ordinary, as four out of the 20 strikes last year involved nurse’s unions, according to the US Labor Department.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has since compromised deals with various hospitals but was unable to prevent the strike from occurring.
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