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A photo of Claudia Goldin, a light-skinned woman with shoulder-length light hair, pictured in front of a bookcase.
A photo of Claudia Goldin, a light-skinned woman with shoulder-length light hair, pictured in front of a bookcase.

A Challenge to Close the Gender Gap in Economics

July 12, 2023

An experiment to encourage more women undergraduates to study economics produced mixed results but raised awareness of gender disparities in the field.

Chanit'a Holmes, pictured at the Virginia Tech campus in a yellow cardigan.
Chanit'a Holmes, pictured at the Virginia Tech campus in a yellow cardigan.

Academic Alerts Are a Mixed Bag For Students

July 10, 2023

Lots of institutions have systems for informing students of their performance in class. New research indicates the positive effects of these “nudges” dwindle over the course of a semester.

Four voters stand in their polling booths against a green background.
Four voters stand in their polling booths against a green background.

State Voter ID Laws in Flux, Student IDs in Question

July 7, 2023

State laws vary widely on whether college-issued IDs can be used at polling places. As some states change or modify the laws, voting rights advocates say the legislative maneuvers may impede student voting.

SUNY chancellor John B. King, a dark-skinned man wearing a suit and glasses, is pictured here standing at a podium on a stage in front of colorful images.
SUNY chancellor John B. King, a dark-skinned man wearing a suit and glasses, is pictured here standing at a podium on a stage in front of colorful images.

SUNY Adds Liaisons for Homeless Students

June 28, 2023

In a coordinated effort to address student housing insecurity, the State University of New York system will designate a staff member on every campus to work with homeless students.

A pair of hands with darker skin resting on a table hold a hand with lighter skin in a comforting manner
A pair of hands with darker skin resting on a table hold a hand with lighter skin in a comforting manner

Students Report Sexual Assault—but Mainly to Their Peers

June 27, 2023

According to a large-scale survey by Vector Solutions, students are significantly more likely to discuss a sexual assault with a peer than with an authority figure on campus.