James Beard Awards Finalists

The James Beard Awards finalists include diverse restaurants and chefs, with notable nominees like Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere from Baobab Fare in Detroit. The awards were not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic and issues of diversity. Finalists are judged on food quality and ethical standards.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Controversy

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow was fired after it was revealed he had produced and appeared in pornographic videos. Three finalists have been announced to replace him.