While most endorsement deals go to college athletes at schools with big-time sports programs, new research has found
community college athletes could profit as well.
Students who are career-driven tend to do better academically.
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College students hit the hay earlier and sleep longer when they’re offered a modest monetary incentive. But can a little extra cash really make good sleeping habits last?
Solar installation jobs are among those expected to grow in the next decade.
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Jobs in the clean energy industry are expected to grow thanks to a historic federal investment in fighting climate change. Many of the jobs have low barriers to entry, an expert says.
An estimated 20 million people will see their balances drop to zero.
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While computer science courses can help students with learning disabilities see themselves in careers in the field, they are still underrepresented. A team of researchers explores why.
Title IX protects students from sex-based discrimination in schools that get funding from the federal government.
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Scholars discuss topics that are related to Title IX, such as sexual misconduct on college campuses and bans on transgender athletes in high school sports.
Could structural racism in U.S. schools lead more young African Americans to drink?
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Some states fund their public colleges based on how well the schools perform on key metrics. New research raises questions about how that affects outcomes for students from different racial groups.
Introductory science classes typically require students to memorize facts, rather than teaching them the basis of scientific thinking.
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A sociologist took a critical look at the cherished career advice to ‘follow your passion.’ What she found is that this advice often brings unintended consequences.
Business schools are starting to emphasize societal impact.
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Despite being the subject of criticism and negative news, business schools do a lot of good for society, a veteran business professor explains in a new book.
In kindergarten, it can be apparent to teachers and parents alike that some students are younger than others.
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Kindergartners who are relatively younger than their classroom peers are at risk for doing less well in school. A clinical psychologist explains how to reduce those problems.
Research shows women who study engineering do better when mentored by other women.
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A negative environment dissuades many women engineering students from staying in the field. Can colleges and universities do anything to reverse the trend?