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Rich in BR @p00rrichard.bsky.social
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Frenetically curious | Director of Policy & External Affairs @ University of Louisiana System | Doctoral Student in Higher Education Leadership at UL-Lafayette
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And now, finally, I’m working in the space of higher education public policy and governance. I currently serve in a leadership role within a large, public 4-year system office, and am working towards an EdD in higher education leadership.

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I can nod awkwardly at vendors in France, some of the time
October 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
(Geese’s lead singer and the Hugh Jackman “loaf of bread” guy love playing with a good long-rolling vibrato, and dammit I love it too.)
October 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Graham Greene on Northern Exposure was formative for Joel and Ed, and in turn young Rich. RIP to a very real one.
September 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Finally sub’d. You should too. Thank God for the Onion.
Some incredibly good news:

One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.

In that one year, we’ve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.

In short, it’s working.

So… thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.
Exclusive | The Onion Brought Back Its Print Edition. The Gamble Is Paying Off.
Publications turn to the old-style products to appeal to nostalgic readers and stand out in a crowded digital-media landscape.
www.wsj.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This is terrific news, congrats to Southern University. Great for our community.
Southern University to launch WSUB radio station Friday
www.subr.edu
August 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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WWOZ, WYES, WWNO AND Antigravity are critical parts of our community and need financial support asap

www.nola.com/gambit/comme...
Support local alternative media before it's too late
New Orleans’ media industry recently gathered at the Cannery for the annual Press Club of New Orleans dinner and awards ceremony where we feted local media legends and the outstanding
www.nola.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Institutions in every state have been impacted by Trump administration cuts to scientific research & development, a new analysis from @americanprogress.bsky.social shows.

See the full scope of these cuts here: www.americanprogress.org/article/mapp...
July 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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56 Years Ago Today:
July 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
July 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
you either die a Scully or live long enough to become a Mulder
July 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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In an unprecedented move, the NIH will soon disinvite dozens of scientists who were about to take positions on advisory councils that make final decisions on grant applications for the US agency, Nature has learnt.

go.nature.com/3TEw7GN
Exclusive: NIH to dismiss dozens of grant reviewers to align with Trump priorities
The move would undo years of work, leaving advisory councils understaffed, and without the full expertise needed for reviews.
go.nature.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
all of this… all of this *was* on my bingo card…
July 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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And with that, the biggest set of legislative changes to higher education since at least the 1992 Higher Education Act reauthorization is through Congress and will be signed tomorrow. Here is a good summary of key provisions.
What Republicans’ Sprawling Policy Bill Means for Higher Ed
Trump’s signature legislation now heads to his desk after passing the House. It hikes some endowment taxes, remakes student aid, and introduces a new accountability standard for colleges.
www.chronicle.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Grambling State University is launching a foundation to support its mission to receive a prestigious research designation currently held by only 13 historically Black colleges and universities.
Grambling State University to seek prestigious research designation • Louisiana Illuminator
Grambling State University is launching a foundation to support its mission to receive a prestigious research designation currently held by only 13 historically Black colleges and universities.
lailluminator.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Moved to tears by the notion of folks with dementia experiencing the rare gift of enjoying jokes anew. People are very good.
I got permission to share this, and I'm extremely grateful for that.

The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.

This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
July 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Thank God for basketball
June 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I can smile awkwardly
May 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Please join us!
#highered #research | Rich Vath
Please join us for this important conversation! #highered #research
www.linkedin.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Greece is siiiiinging #eurovison
May 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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*crab-walked
May 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Tarsila do Amaral, The Moon, 1928 #artbots #moma
https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1137674
April 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Do I really need to know this, or is my anxiety making me think I need to know it?

Asking myself that question has become revolutionary.
April 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
April 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Parents Gently Explain To Child That Their Money In Heaven Now
Parents Gently Explain To Child That Their Money In Heaven Now
HUNTSVILLE, AL—In an effort to comfort the child by telling her the funds had gone to a far better place, local parents Blake and Allison McKee gently explained to their daughter Friday that their mon...
theonion.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM