December 15, 2020
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The iconic American inventor is still a white male – and that’s an obstacle to race and gender inclusion
Thomas Edison remains the poster child of American invention 89 years after his death. Underwood & Underwood via the Library of ... -
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75-year-old grandmother and her granddaughter graduate college together
Many graduation ceremonies look different in the time of COVID-19. But for Melody Ormond, it looked different because of the classmate ...December 7, 2020 -
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Students are replicating the social experience of college by renting houses that are thousands of miles away from school
For college students across the country, "off-campus housing" has a new meaning this semester. For Erik Boesen, it looks like a deserted ...November 24, 2020 -
China beat the coronavirus with science and strong public health measures, not just with authoritarianism
One of the Wuhan train stations in fall 2020. The city reopened in April 2020 after a total shutdown. Liu Yan, CC BY-SA Elanah Uretsky, Brandeis ...November 23, 2020 -
4 tips for college students to avoid procrastinating with their online work
Time management and supportive learning environments are keys to avoiding procrastination. fizkes/ iStock via Getty Images Plus Kui Xie, The ...November 22, 2020 -
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New international student enrollment fell 43% this fall, according to survey of more than 700 US universities, and an expert say
The Institute of International Education released its survey on international student enrollment on Monday, in which it found new ...November 17, 2020 -
What the California vote to keep the ban on affirmative action means for higher education
Public universities in California cannot consider race in admissions. Mark Ralston / Getty Vinay Harpalani, University of New ...November 13, 2020 -
The emotional challenges of student veterans on campus
For veterans going back to school, student life can involve many stresses. US Department of Education, CC BY Ann M. Cheney, University of ...November 13, 2020