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Despite what’s happening on the most prestigious campuses, fewer than a third of presidents at American colleges and universities are women.
Self-blame was found to be associated with experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Avoiding failure by playing it safe may limit opportunities for learning and growth.
Books are one of the oldest forms of communication ‘technology,’ a scholar writes, and understanding how they’ve evolved over time provides insights into their role in society.
Swift, like all writers, draws from her literary forebears to craft new works.
Pictures of women in war play a pivotal role in the battlefield of political ideas, argues a feminist historian who examines how images and attire are used and seen in war zones and occupied lands.
Is business education too focused on money and not humanity? A business professor weighs in.
Views on death and the afterlife vary from person to person and culture to culture. This course gives US Air Force cadets a broad perspective on mortality and its effects on people and society.
Ronald Reagan may have been known as ‘The Great Communicator,’ but rap artists don’t view his legacy through such rose-colored glasses. A professor of Black studies and history takes a closer look.
A philosophy professor looks at the learning styles of different creatures to gain insight into curiosity among human beings.
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 of color graduate at higher rates when they go to colleges where there are larger portions of the student body and faculty who are also of color.
Just what does it mean for students to feel as if they “belong” on campus? A researcher weighs in.
The US has a growing demand for nurses. Yet nursing schools are turning away many qualified candidates.
Teaching entrepreneurial skills is a staple in business schools. But it can benefit all students – including majors in engineering, agriculture and even the arts.
The world of rap music has no shortage of artists who turned their backs on formal education only to become some of education’s biggest benefactors.
Women college athletes face far more limited career prospects than men. The NCAA’s new endorsement rules may help level the playing field when it comes to making money from their athletic ability.
As schools and colleges confront the challenges of COVID-19, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in the computer networks and online systems.
As federal student loan debt continues to rise, a number of scholars discuss how debt affects the nation’s college students, graduates and the economy as a whole.
President Biden wants more funding for Tribal Colleges and Universities. An Indigenous scholar and professor of education explains why that’s critical for these schools to survive and thrive.



















