A new study finds that hiring practices, not a bachelor’s degree, may be the ‘great equalizer’ of opportunity for…
A sociologist and former high school math teacher found that Philadelphia students face starkly different expectations for…
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Syphilis cases have increased 30% among 15- to 24-year-olds in Philadelphia since 2019, while cases of gonorrhea are up…
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It’s now clear that tensions in academia regarding concerns about Israel’s relationship with the Palestinian people…
DEI programs bolster college students’ sense of identity and belonging. Without these programs, they stand to miss out…
A new database of AI tools could help social scientists revolutionize the way they do their research, from scanning large…
The twists and turns of teenage years take on new meaning in these 5 books about LGBTQ+ youth.
The Supreme Court’s approach toward religion in schools has been shifting, creating uncertainty about legislation such…
A tradition of nonpartisanship on locally elected school boards is changing, following a national shift toward divisive…
Prior encounters with police didn’t negatively affect student views of campus police, but perceptions varied among students…
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This graduate course offers students a rare chance to gain firsthand experience prior to launching their careers and embarking…
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.
Everyone wants to raise kind children, but telling kids to be nice gets you only so far − young people need to practice…
In the 1980s, university administrators called the police on anti-apartheid protesters, threatened to revoke their scholarships…
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.