“I said ‘it’s now or never’.” At 96 years old, Giuseppe Paterno just achieved a life-long dream of graduating with a university degree - at the top of his class.

Yes!!!!

I’m thinking about my mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, and the generations of Black women who came before me who believed so deeply in an America where a moment like this is possible.

Here are the Top 10 lessons learned by Dubai students, parents and teachers in 2020. Which resonate most with you? Thanks to everyone who replied to our previous post!

An educator will lead our Department of Education. I am proud to nominate Dr. Miguel Cardona to ensure our teachers are taken care of, and our children have an opportunity to thrive.

For real. 😅🤣

Mental health and health are the same things.

There's no tired like end-of-the-week pandemic teaching tired. 🥱 #teacherlife

Cancer can be such a lonely, difficult journey for patients, loved ones who care for them, and the providers and researchers who work hard for them. On #WorldCancerDay, I want you to know Joe and I are here for you and will never stop fighting for you.

Pioneering research is beginning to untangle the genetics that make immunotherapy treatments for cancer more effective #WorldCancerDay on.natgeo.com/3rktV7a

My mother was a cancer scientist. It was a shock when she herself was diagnosed with cancer. She passed away a year later. On this World Cancer Day, President Donald J. Trump and I are committed to supporting the scientists, researchers, and health care workers devoted to fighting this disease.

I'm not crying...you're crying! 😢 Full story: bit.ly/3kPNfaf

Without feminist leader Hansa Mehta, we would likely be speaking of the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Men rather than of Human Rights. She succeeded in changing “All men are born free and equal” in Article 1 of the UDHR to “All human beings are born free and equal”.

Same! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

People are always more important than numbers. Happy people make happy numbers (which make even more people happy.)

“Maid,” the best-seller written by University of Montana alumna Stephanie Land, has become a worldwide hit on @Netflix. Land spoke with UM about her experiences at the University, as well as thoughts on the success of “Maid,” writing and life. bit.ly/UMmaidHit @stepville #MAIDNetflix

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#UAE50: #KT’s special edition for #UAE’s 50th National Day looks back at the country’s history, milestones and so much more. Follow thread below to have a look ⬇️

#UAE50: Stunning shots of the airshow on UAE’s 50th National Day. #UAENationalDay #UAENationalDay50 Photo: Neeraj Murali/KT

Here are the best moments from the iconic 50th National Day show. Watch the live show in Hatta from 4-12 December. Get your tickets on bit.ly/317e9Fp now! #UAE50