More freedom can boost college student attendance and learning
New research indicates that giving college students more autonomy leads to better attendance and improved performance.
More freedom can boost college student attendance and learning
New research indicates that giving college students more autonomy leads to better attendance and improved performance.
Birdwatching may boost student well-being and lower stress
Birdwatching can lower stress and improve well-being for college students, even more than other nature-based activities like walks.
Tweaked science textbook diagrams boost student understanding
Simple changes to science textbook diagrams can boost undergrads’ understanding of biology concepts, a new study shows.
Too little sleep takes a toll on college students’ thinking
College students don’t get nearly enough sleep, which takes a toll on higher-level cognition and working memory, a new study finds.
Are college degrees still worth the investment?
A new analysis of 5.8 million Americans digs into the return on investment of college degrees across graduates’ careers.
Are college degrees still worth the investment?
A new analysis of 5.8 million Americans digs into the return on investment of college degrees across graduates’ careers.
How allies can fight discrimination against Black, Latino STEM students
“The main takeaway from the research is this: Allyship is just critical when it comes to combating prejudice.”
Why are US suicide rates at an 80-year high?
Suicide rates in the US are at a 80-year high. An expert on college student mental health explains risk factors and the role of inequality.
Minority students on campus report higher rates of depression
Students who were not the majority race at a predominantly white college reported significantly higher rates of depression than their white peers, a study finds.