Posts Tagged ‘higher education’
Preschool pays off in college and beyond
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Adults who participated in a high quality early education program in the 1970s are still reaping benefits from the experience, a new study shows. Continue…
Friday, January 20, 2012 15:02 - 6 Comments
Top Stories - Dec 20, 2011 11:15 - 0 Comments
Economic fallout: The college loan crunch
PENN STATE (US) — The rising cost of a college education and limited access to financial aid may create a less productive workforce and steeper wealth inequity, a new study finds. (more…)
Top Stories - Mar 2, 2011 13:21 - 3 Comments
PhD effect: Low blood pressure for years
BROWN (US) — Years in graduate school may be good for both mind and body. A new study suggests advanced education is linked to lower blood pressure, particularly for women. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 21, 2011 12:52 - 0 Comments
Final straw events cause drop outs
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Depression and loss of financial aid may cause college students to consider dropping out, but a death in the family doesn’t have a significant impact. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 13, 2010 17:03 - 1 Comment
Academic probation hits college guys harder
OREGON (US)—Male college students, especially those who did well in high school, are much more likely than females to drop out when placed on academic probation after their first year in school. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 12, 2010 15:25 - 4 Comments
Digital sink or swim for college undergrads
U. OREGON (US)—Students entering college either have it or they don’t—and which side of the digital divide they fall on may shape what career path they take. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 24, 2010 11:26 - 1 Comment
Cheating in college? Prepare to fail
U. KANSAS (US)—Even in the age of laptops and online courses, cheating by college students usually results in the same outcome: failure. (more…)
