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Released: 21-Feb-2020 2:55 PM EST
Cornell expands esports program with League of Legends
Cornell College

Cornell College’s esports program is expanding into a new esport following a successful first semester competing in Overwatch.

Released: 20-Feb-2020 4:40 PM EST
Inclusive Support on the Road to Success
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Learn how CSU programs for students of color are easing the transition to college life and supporting academic success.

Released: 14-Feb-2020 12:20 PM EST
Student Voters' Choice: Increasing Access for Civic Engagement
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

​College students across California will have greater access to a vital civic duty, thanks to the placement of multi-day voting centers on campuses in participating counties.

Released: 13-Feb-2020 3:40 PM EST
UCI Esports receives $50,000 gift from top video game streamer Pokimane
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Feb. 13, 2020 — Popular gaming personality Pokimane has donated $50,000 to the University of California, Irvine for student scholarships in its esports program. An initial $25,000 gift this year will be combined with the remaining $25,000 in 2021 to create an endowment that will fund tuition and fees for gamers selected by UCI Esports.

Released: 13-Feb-2020 1:05 PM EST
Aira Access provides free, on-campus visual aid to blind and low-vision Shockers
Wichita State University

Blind and low-vision Shockers and campus visitors now have a high-tech option for free visual aid on campus offered through an Aira Access agreement with the Wichita State University Office of Disability Services.

Released: 11-Feb-2020 2:25 PM EST
Inquiry-based labs give physics students experimental edge
Cornell University

New Cornell University research shows that traditional physics labs, which strive to reinforce the concepts students learn in lecture courses, can actually have a negative impact on students. At the same time, nontraditional, inquiry-based labs that encourage experimentation can improve student performance and engagement without lowering exam scores.

Released: 11-Feb-2020 8:45 AM EST
Research reveals teachers’ biases when rating first-graders’ academic skills based on learning behavior
University of Notre Dame

The results of the study suggest that racial and gender biases regarding students’ noncognitive skills affect teachers’ overall perception of students’ academic abilities, a previously overlooked area of consideration.

Released: 10-Feb-2020 5:15 PM EST
$15.5 million investment creates engineering scholars program at Penn State
Penn State College of Engineering

The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation has committed $15.5 million to create the A. James Clark Scholars Program in the Penn State College of Engineering to support high-achieving engineering students with significant financial need. Penn State President Eric J. Barron announced the milestone commitment today, Feb. 10, at an event with Clark Foundation representatives at the Hintz Family Alumni Center.

Released: 10-Feb-2020 4:35 PM EST
University of Redlands is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
University of Redlands

After an exciting year celebrating its three newest Fulbright students, this week the University of Redlands was designated a “Top Producer of Fulbright Students” for the 2019-20 year.

Released: 10-Feb-2020 2:55 PM EST
New Study Examines Ways to Improve Cancer Literacy in Young Students
University of Kentucky

A new study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that implementing cancer education curricula in middle and high schools may improve cancer literacy in Kentuckians and ultimately help reduce cancer rates.

Released: 7-Feb-2020 10:00 AM EST
Great Neck South Wins Long Island Regional Science Bowls
Brookhaven National Laboratory

UPTON, NY—On Thursday, Jan. 30 and Friday, Jan. 31, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory held two back-to-back installments of the Long Island Science Bowl, a regional branch of DOE’s 30th annual National Science Bowl® (NSB). In this fast-paced question-and-answer showdown, teams of students from across Long Island were tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.

Released: 5-Feb-2020 5:55 PM EST
University of Redlands and Corona-Norco Unified School District partner to increase degree attainment in Inland Empire
University of Redlands

Officials from the University of Redlands and the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) recently signed an agreement that guarantees admission to the University of Redlands for all CNUSD graduates who meet specific requirements.

Released: 4-Feb-2020 5:35 PM EST
Restorative Justice in Education is Working, but Smart Implementation is Crucial
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Restorative justice practices are proactive and responsive in nurturing healthy relationships, repairing harm, transforming conflict, and promoting justice and equity.

Released: 4-Feb-2020 1:55 PM EST
UCI again receives most applications in UC system from state’s high school seniors
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Feb. 4, 2020 — For the second year in a row, the University of California, Irvine is the most popular UC campus for the state’s college-bound high school seniors. A total of 72,391 aspiring in-state freshmen applied to attend UCI this fall, up 2,000 from last year and more than applied to any of the other eight UC undergraduate campuses.

Released: 3-Feb-2020 11:05 AM EST
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees Freeze Tuition and Fees for 2020-2021 Academic Year
St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary’s College of Maryland announced a freeze in tuition, fees, and room and board costs for the 2020-2021 academic year. The decision was made after a review of recommendations from a Board of Trustees Task Force, formed in 2019 at the request of President Tuajuanda C. Jordan. The Task Force studied how the College, as a public institution that is focused on providing an outstanding education, could ensure greater access to students.

Released: 30-Jan-2020 5:30 PM EST
CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White Appointed Co-Chair of National Task Force on Transfer of Credit
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

California State University (CSU) Chancellor Timothy P. White has been appointed as a co-chair of a national task force that will focus on improving transfer and award of credit practices to spur student success and reduce the time to graduate. Additionally, California State University, Northridge President Dianne F. Harrison will serve as a member of the group.

Released: 30-Jan-2020 2:35 PM EST
Study finds vaping prevention program significantly reduces use in middle school students
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

In response to the youth vaping crisis, experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) developed CATCH My Breath, a program to prevent electronic cigarette use among fifth – 12th grade students. Research published in Public Health Reports reveals the program significantly reduces the likelihood of e-cigarette use among students who complete the curriculum.

Released: 29-Jan-2020 10:40 AM EST
Praise, rather than punish, to see up to 30% greater focus in the classroom
Taylor & Francis

To improve behavior in class, teachers should focus on praising children for good behavior, rather than telling them off for being disruptive, according to a new study published in Educational Psychology.

Released: 28-Jan-2020 1:25 PM EST
Research Finds that High School GPAs Are Stronger Predictors of College Graduation than ACT Scores
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Students’ high school grade point averages are five times stronger than their ACT scores at predicting college graduation, according to a new study published today in Educational Researcher, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association.



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