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7 in 10 College Students Find Legacy Admissions Unfair
For decades, U.S. colleges and universities have been giving an advantage to the children and relatives of their alumni — otherwise known as “legacy students.” But today, the vast majority of college students are against this practice. The concept of legacy admissions has been around since the 1920s. And it’s common practice at many of… Read More
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Job Candidates Face Class Bias Just Seconds Into an Interview
When interviewing for a new job, all candidates can hope for is a fair hiring process. But a new study finds that candidates are judged on their socioeconomic status within seconds after they start to speak. The study, conducted by researchers from Yale University, suggests that people can accurately determine another’s social class (measured by… Read More
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The Most Bike-Friendly Colleges in 2019
Whether it’s to reduce their carbon footprint, for exercise or just plain fun, more and more college students across the United States are opting to bike around campus. So, to accommodate these students, many colleges and universities have recently put a lot of time and resources towards making their campuses more bicycle-friendly. But while some… Read More
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Are the ACT Test Changes for the Best?
Earlier this month, the ACT announced changes to its college entrance test, claiming the changes will take some pressure off of students and make it easier for them to improve their scores. The most notable change is that, starting next year, students who’ve already taken the ACT and wish to boost their scores can opt… Read More
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Community Work Helps Students Find Meaning in Their Major
Universities are laboratories for a range of pedagogies across disciplines. Faculty experiment with various ways to deliver content, and strive to find the most effective teaching tools to reach their diverse student body. Community outreach is one such teaching method that has recently gained a lot of traction in higher education. Bridging theory with practice,… Read More
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These Sleep Habits Will Lead to Better Grades, MIT Study Finds
Most college students are used to hearing that if they get a good night’s sleep before test day, they’ll score higher. But a new MIT study finds that it’s not that simple. According to the study, students need quality, consistent sleep throughout a semester to reach their academic peak. Whether they sleep well or not… Read More
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As Student Mental Health Worsens, Colleges Are Striving to Help
Today’s young adults, many of whom are in college, have worse mental health than any generation before them. Suicide rates among Americans aged 15-24 have risen 51 percent over the past decade, according to the CDC. And when you add in the academic, social and financial pressures of going to college, along with the fact… Read More
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The Increasing Value of a Degree in Sustainability
With just over a decade left to prevent irreversible damage caused by climate change, the value of a degree in sustainability has never been higher. Consumers, organizations, and businesses across all types of industries have put an unprecedented focus on becoming more sustainable. Many have already laid out substantial plans with ambitious goals. But, for… Read More
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U.N. ‘Safe Ground’ Turns Deadly Minefields Into Sports Fields
Image: UNMAS Even after a cease fire is declared and foreign troops return home, the danger is often not over for local communities. The threat of buried undetonated explosives remain. To tackle this, the Safe Ground campaign turns minefields into playing fields, where communities can enjoy and thrive without the fear of their next step… Read More
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Students, Entrepreneurs Devalue Sleep. They Shouldn’t
Sleep is often the last thing on a student or entrepreneur’s agenda. But a good night’s sleep is essential for success. In a recent study, my co-authors David Wagner from the University of Oregon, Denis Grégoire from HEC Montréal, and Christopher Barnes from the University of Washington and I found that entrepreneurs improve their assessment… Read More
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Can Individual Efforts Really Help Solve Climate Change?
Humanity has less than 11 years to save the planet from irreversible damage caused by climate change, according to the United Nations. So, it makes sense that one of the most common topics of conversation at the recent U.N. Youth Climate Summit was, “What can individuals do to help?” Many ideas were thrown around, including… Read More
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How the Creative Industry Is Driving Social Impact
The creative industry is exerting its influence to drive impact on the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 goals to be accomplished by 2030. The industry’s efforts were highlighted during the SDG Media Summit, an annual event created by PVBLIC Foundation, which focuses on harnessing the power of media, marketing and advertising… Read More
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Greta Thunberg Tours ‘Pollution Pods’ at U.N.
While 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was at the United Nations for the Youth Climate Summit, artist Michael Pinsky walked her through his “pollution pods” — an installation of five climate-controlled chambers meant to emulate the current air quality in five different cities around the world. By pumping heat and various perfumes into 19-foot-wide… Read More
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How Social Media Can Be Used to Inspire Climate Action
According to the United Nations, humanity has less than 11 years to save the planet from irreversible damage caused by climate change. Therefore, immediate and accelerated action is crucial. But, to act, people must first be inspired. Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist and renowned leader of the youth climate movement, did not choose… Read More
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UN Youth Climate Summit Shows Promise for Our Future
On September 21, young climate activists, innovators, entrepreneurs, influencers and trailblazers from all over the world gathered at the United Nations’ headquarters in New York for the first-ever U.N. Youth Climate Summit. In commanding fashion, these young leaders took the floor of the Trusteeship Council chamber and its surrounding areas to inspire change, showcase their… Read More
