Future News: Trump Receives Honorary Degree from Harvard
An honorary degree was conferred on Trump by Harvard, after which he delivered a Commencement Address. Slightly Future News: On Thursday, May 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump … Read more
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Harvard to Offer Degree in Pirating and Plundering
Harvard says it’s simply adapting with the times and preparing “for the end of America as we know it.” In an effort to adapt with the times and … Read more
Alcatraz University Unveils ‘Crimecentric Degree Program’
Dispatches from SNN (Slobovian News Network) The President of Alcatraz U has introduced an all-new “Crimecentric Degree Program” to advance the careers of its inmates. “Anyone can learn … Read more
ZTF: Freedom’s Orbit
Second chances and renewal came to mind when I learned that the comet “ZTF” will become visible soon, after a cosmically brief 50,000 years. It’s never too early … Read more
Lady Liberty Sings the Blues
Lady Liberty still beckons as she sings the blues. “Behold! I do not give lectures…” (Walt Whitman) A marketable Parisian-style literary critic who taught in SUNY-Buffalo’s English Department … Read more
Gnawing Through Academe: The Beavers
The Beavers saw themselves as academic royalty, gnawing their way to the upper branches of the university money-tree. Far from burning the midnight oil or scholarly tallow (with … Read more
A Professor Learns that Every Man Is an Island… For Better and Worse
Bubble-Wrapped Professor Arriving at SUNY-Buffalo in the midst of the anti-war movement and counter-cultural atmosphere (festive and communal), I assumed I would be joining a department in which … Read more
President Biden to Unveil New College Student Homicide Forgiveness Program
Dispatches from SNN (Slobovian News Network) New “College Student Homicide Forgiveness Program” announced to give unfortunate killers a new start. If by chance in 1965 you killed your … Read more
Paltrow Launches GOOP University
Gweneth Paltrow to offer unique degrees at new “GOOP University.” Gweneth Paltrow’s latest endeavor is the launching of GOOP University. The first order of business at GOOP U … Read more
Operation Varsity Blues: Rich Is as Rich Does
Colleges involved in the Operation Varsity Blues scandal announced internal investigations destined to get to the bottom of things somewhere near the turn of the next century. Stop … Read more
