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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.
Internships significantly boost a college graduate’s chances of getting a job, but securing an internship is a challenge, new research shows.
A wave of mostly partisan laws have sought to curtail what university faculty can say and teach.
Political discussions on campus can be a lot more productive if the right expectations are set.
After decades in the shadows, Asian American studies has expanded on college campuses.
One community college created a science pathway program that boasts a 100% employment rate for graduates.
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?
These books shine light on a rich history of campus protests in the US that goes back to the 1960s.
Legal rulings throw fate of special scholarships for ethnic minorities into doubt.
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.
Nearly half of all students who enroll in college never finish. Are colleges and universities to blame?
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.
The legalization and ease of online sports betting is fueling a rise in gambling disorders among young people.
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 credentials can be earned online in a matter of weeks and may lead to higher salaries, but not always.
Learning how to produce polished prose can greatly enhance your value on the job.
9 Black women who were working on or recently earned their PhDs told a researcher they felt isolated and shut out.
Students are provided the opportunity to use America’s national parks as case studies for environmental issues and tough conversations in this course.
As the share of adults age 60 and older grows globally, age-friendly universities offer social connection, continued learning and better health.
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