Working, studying in 'off' hours can harm motivation
The traditional 9-to-5 work week has been replaced in many cases by hybrid hours tailored to individual needs.
Economics & Business
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Hostility among friends can come from surprising places
Same-race friendships on college campuses can be sources of support and help build a sense of belonging. However, sociologists Sherelle Ferguson, and Annette Lareau, Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Professor in the Social Sciences, ...
Social Sciences
Feb 28, 2022
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Smithsonian to show 120 orange statues of female scientists
The Smithsonian will commemorate Women's History Month in March by displaying 120 life-size neon orange statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.
Other
Feb 11, 2022
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Study challenges idea that a college degree is still the great equalizer
A college degree has long been touted as the great equalizer in our country, but a new Portland State University study suggests that the rising tuition and subsequent debt burdens that families shoulder limit the power of ...
Economics & Business
Feb 7, 2022
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Study shows discrepancy in 'hookup culture' sexual activity on dates
A new study from the University of Kansas shows that in "hookup culture,"—in which young people may engage in sex without the traditional courtship practice of dating—there is a discrepancy between what college students ...
Social Sciences
Feb 3, 2022
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Why community college students quit despite being almost finished
Community colleges are designed to make college more accessible, yet 6 out of every 10 community college students cannot reap the full rewards of higher education because they do not earn their degree. For graduates, rewards ...
Economics & Business
Feb 2, 2022
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Survey: Higher confidence in academic integrity of remote instruction among college instructors
A new survey by Wiley suggests concerns about academic integrity in online courses have eased significantly among college instructors since 2020, when the transition to remote instruction was still ramping up.
Education
Jan 27, 2022
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When meeting someone new, try skirting the small talk and digging a little deeper
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic persists, there's hope that life will return to some level of normalcy in 2022.
Social Sciences
Jan 13, 2022
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Beyond social mobility, college students value giving back to society
Students who are the first in their family to attend college tend to see it as a means to improve their personal lives and as an opportunity for social mobility. That contrasts with the main message students get from policymakers ...
Social Sciences
Jan 13, 2022
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How much do students learn when they double the speed of their class videos?
Recorded lectures have become a routine part of course instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic, and college students often try to pack more learning into a shorter span by watching these recordings at double their normal ...
Education
Jan 11, 2022
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