DEI programs can foster a stronger sense of belonging among college students from minority groups.
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DEI programs bolster college students’ sense of identity and belonging. Without these programs, they stand to miss out on crucial learning and career opportunities.
Student views of campus police may be affected by societal views of law enforcement more broadly.
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Prior encounters with police didn’t negatively affect student views of campus police, but perceptions varied among students from different ethnic and racial groups and LGBTQ+ students.
Intense competition and limited supply make internships hard to obtain.
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Internships significantly boost a college graduate’s chances of getting a job, but securing an internship is a challenge, new research shows.
Texas is among the states that have cut diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities.
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A wave of mostly partisan laws have sought to curtail what university faculty can say and teach.
Encouraging curiosity about people with opposing views can go a long way to engender mutual respect.
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Political discussions on campus can be a lot more productive if the right expectations are set.
Asian American studies courses are beginning to draw from more disciplines.
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After decades in the shadows, Asian American studies has expanded on college campuses.
Community colleges struggled with enrollment drops during the pandemic.
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One community college created a science pathway program that boasts a 100% employment rate for graduates.
Some students walked out on Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s commencement speech at Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2024.
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The right commencement speaker can create a memorable experience, generate favorable media coverage for the school and inspire donors. So why do colleges miss the mark on this once-a-year decision?
Police have been summoned to break up pro-Palestinian encampments of protesters at colleges throughout the U.S.
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These books shine light on a rich history of campus protests in the US that goes back to the 1960s.
Some colleges and universities have put race-based scholarships on hold.
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Legal rulings throw fate of special scholarships for ethnic minorities into doubt.
Columbia University President Nemat Shafik testifies before the House Committee on Education & the Workforce during an April 17, 2024, hearing on antisemitism on campus.
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A rhetoric scholar says Columbia University President Nemat Shafik fared much better than her predecessors at a hearing about how her school was handling antisemitism on campus.
The likelihood of graduating from college is linked to the type of college a student attends.
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Nearly half of all students who enroll in college never finish. Are colleges and universities to blame?
College athletes help generate billions of dollars in revenue through TV deals, but colleges aren’t allowed to compensate them for their fame.
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College athletes have made substantial progress in being able to get paid for the use of their name, image and likeness − except in one realm.
Some college students have gambled away their financial aid.
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The legalization and ease of online sports betting is fueling a rise in gambling disorders among young people.
Some colleges say the tests have multiple benefits.
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A few Ivy League schools say the tests enable them to find students of promise from low-income families. But not all sociologists agree.
The payoff for microcredentials varies by profession.
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The credentials can be earned online in a matter of weeks and may lead to higher salaries, but not always.
Even the best paragraphs may have room for improvement.
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Learning how to produce polished prose can greatly enhance your value on the job.
Isolation can make opportunities elusive.
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9 Black women who were working on or recently earned their PhDs told a researcher they felt isolated and shut out.
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Students are provided the opportunity to use America’s national parks as case studies for environmental issues and tough conversations in this course.
Opportunities to learn alongside people of different ages can benefit the entire community.
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As the share of adults age 60 and older grows globally, age-friendly universities offer social connection, continued learning and better health.