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“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.” - President Alan Garber hrvd.me/GarberRespond347t
The Promise of American Higher Education

The Promise of American Higher Education

No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue

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On this day in 1862, Robert Smalls stole a Confederate Ship and sailed it to Freedom disguised as a captain, freeing his crew and their families. A THREAD!
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The @USDOTFRA notified the California High-Speed Rail Authority that we have fully met our state funding match requirements for federal dollars a year ahead of schedule. We look forward to competing for additional federal funding. 🔗 More: bit.ly/3JQLVzW
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I'm honored and humbled by today's vote in the Senate—and ready to get to work @USDOT.
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Be A King
@BerniceKing16 Jan 2021
Would you do this please? RT to share this piece by @annas_tea_ about my paternal grandmother, the great #AlbertaKing. She was an amazing woman and her story should be shared, not forgotten. #MLK time.com/5928623/martin-luth…
Alberta King, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Mother, Made Her Own Contributions to Civil Rights

Alberta King, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Mother, Made Her Own Contributions to Civil Rights

Although Martin Luther King Jr.'s mom was crucial to the civil rights movement, she has largely been erased from history

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Tune in as President-elect Biden delivers remarks on the state of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and lays out some initial steps his administration will take to contain the virus: xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1lDGLpOna…
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In 2014, I tried to explain the Garner incident to my daughters. Yesterday, I tried to explain the Floyd incident to myself. In both cases, I fell short. Murder captured on video defies explanation. For my full statement: leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/…
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Putting NEPA Assignment to work. CEO Kelly reviews document to release Central Valley Wye Draft Environmental Impact Statement in September. Locally Generated Alternative Record of Decision coming in October.
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Over 90 businesses came to our Track and Systems Industry Forum, helping help us meet our goal of 30% small business participation program-wide #CaliforniaForAll
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Board Chair @Lenny_Mendonca shares his views on the California Dream, leading innovation, and the building block approach to high-speed rail @CALmatters #CaliforniaForAll calmatters.org/articles/comm…
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Caltrans HQ
@CaltransHQ20 Jun 2019
We interrupt your social feed to bring you an important message from the Kids of Caltrans! #BeWorkZoneAlert BeWorkZoneAlert.com
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“The @CA_Bldg_Trades are up for the fight & plan to fight along with every elected leader who is willing to fight for California’s quality of life, climate goals & middle-class jobs.” says Robbie Hunter, President HSR is the future for GHG reduction! calmatters.org/articles/comm…
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Our crews continue to clear snow and slush from Interstate 80 today. Here’s a video looking at our team working eastbound 80 in the Applegate area.
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Tony Tavares@Tony_ACTC17 Feb 2019
Caltrans @CaltransD4 will be installing a temporary waterproof barrier along SR 37 in order to reopen the highway. Download the QuickMap app for current road conditions.
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@CaltransD417 Feb 2019
UPDATE: Westbound SR-37 remains CLOSED. Btwn Atherton AV & 101 in @cityofnovato due to flooding. One of 2 lanes Eastbound SR-37 closed during emergency levee repairs. Crews working through weekend to reopen hwy. Latest on Caltrans #QuickMap @511SFBay @CHPMarin
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CHP Headquarters
@CHP_HQ9 Nov 2018
With multiple wildfires throughout CA, it's important to stay up to date and be prepared should you have to evacuate. Go to chp.ca.gov/home/ to connect to information about various emergency incidents throughout the state and be prepared.
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The Commission has voted to approve approx. $1 billion in SB 1 funding for 9 projects in the Solutions for Congested Program that will relieve congestion, improve air quality and provide more transportation options. #RebuildingCA
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Our latest video features views from the air and perspective from the ground from the workers helping to build the nation’s first high-speed rail line. See more aerial photos in our April Construction Update when it comes out on Thursday. #BuildHSR
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CalSTA@CA_Trans_Agency23 Mar 2018
Secretary Brian Annis issues statement on Nancy McFadden's passing.
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Commissioners have voted to adopt the 2018 State Transportation Improvement Program, which will fund more than $3 billion in transportation improvement projects across California over the next five years. Details, here: bit.ly/2IDGWDg. #RebuildingCA
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CalSTA@CA_Trans_Agency28 Feb 2018
New @ARTBA study: SB 1 will provide nearly $800 million in public safety benefits over 10 years, generates $3.8 billion in savings for California drivers, and supports an average of 68,203 jobs a yr. For more economic benefits of #RebuildingCA : artba.org/wp-content/uploads…
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