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    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.
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    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.
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    Tweaked science textbook diagrams boost student understanding

    Simple changes to science textbook diagrams can boost undergrads' understanding of biology concepts, a new study shows.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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."
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    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.
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    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.
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    College athletes face high rates of mental health stigma

    College athletes face a lot of stressors alongside high rates of stigma surrounding mental health issues, new research shows.
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    Risky alcohol and drug use is more likely for ‘pregaming’ college students

    College students who "pregame" before athletic events are more likely to take part in unsafe alcohol and other substance use.
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    Belief in rape myths linked to sports media

    Young men in a recent study who regularly consumed sports media were more likely to accept rape myths, report researchers.
  • A young woman sits in a large library chair and looks down at her phone.
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    College students who cut social media use have less anxiety

    College students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes a day had less anxiety, depression, and loneliness, a new study finds.