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Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

How can you make a student happy? Drop them at university and make a lightning-quick exit | Zoe Williams

The bittersweet nature of parenting evolves as children grow, highlighting the tension between care and independence.
#friendship
Writing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I became friends with a woman 40 years older than me. She taught me how to live.

A friendship flourished between two writers with a 40-year age difference, united by their passion for storytelling.
Marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.
Board games
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
8 hours ago

Games of Berkeley has been on a roll for 46 years. What's its secret?

Games of Berkeley is a vibrant game shop that has been a community hub for nearly 50 years, adapting to various gaming trends.
#hampshire-college
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Blindsided staff at Hampshire College launch relief fund as liberal school prepares to close

Hampshire College is closing, prompting staff to create a relief fund for over 250 employees facing job loss.
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Blindsided staff at Hampshire College launch relief fund as liberal school prepares to close

Hampshire College is closing, prompting staff to create a relief fund for over 250 employees facing job loss.
Women in technology
fromForbes
8 hours ago

Is "Being In The Room" Still The Key To Success?

Working from home may limit career advancement opportunities for Black women due to reduced visibility and access in corporate environments.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.
#socializing
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

How to Revive the Art of Hanging Out

Finding a 'third place' for casual socializing is essential for meaningful connections without financial burden.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

How to Revive the Art of Hanging Out

Finding a 'third place' for casual socializing is essential for meaningful connections without financial burden.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

His Harvard Dorm Room Side Hustle Started With a 'Simple Frustration.' Now It's Speeding Toward $500,000 in Sales in Its First Year.

Youngblood launched Prest, a shelf-stable hummus brand, in November 2024, expecting $500,000 in sales in its first year after initial success.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

San Jose State deaths raise mental health concerns - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose State University is addressing recent suicides while balancing the need for transparency and the risk of contagion.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

What it will take to turn things around - Harvard Gazette

The U.S. needs a unifying leader and a functional government to address political divisiveness and foreign policy issues.
#education
Education
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Work, Study, Pray: The Catholic College Hoping to Save a Generation of Young Men

The College of St. Joseph the Worker aims to enhance student competence while revitalizing Steubenville, Ohio.
Higher education
fromFast Company
4 days ago

New data: Associate degrees, community college on the rise as students ditch traditional 4-year bachelor's

More students are choosing associate degrees over bachelor's degrees, with 18 to 20-year-olds now the largest group of first-time associate degree earners.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Work, Study, Pray: The Catholic College Hoping to Save a Generation of Young Men

The College of St. Joseph the Worker aims to enhance student competence while revitalizing Steubenville, Ohio.
Higher education
fromFast Company
4 days ago

New data: Associate degrees, community college on the rise as students ditch traditional 4-year bachelor's

More students are choosing associate degrees over bachelor's degrees, with 18 to 20-year-olds now the largest group of first-time associate degree earners.
fromYoga Journal
4 days ago

Having Trouble Committing to a Home Yoga Practice? Here Are Simple Tips to Keep You on Track.

"Keep the commitment simple and manageable at first. It's better to practice consistently for 15 minutes each morning than to commit zealously to an hour, then stop practicing after a few days."
Yoga
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Where are new grads finding job opportunities

The hiring market for new grads is challenging, with increased competition and a rise in unemployment rates.
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme

From learning a language to building confidence and work experience, Erasmus+ offers transformative opportunities to enhance young people's life chances, said UK skills minister Jacqui Smith.
UK politics
Left-wing politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Syracuse sorority slammed for recreating Nazi-era poster for philanthropy event

A Syracuse University sorority apologized for displaying a banner resembling a Nazi-era Olympic poster, acknowledging a lack of awareness and oversight.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This university leader has advice for his corporate counterparts

Daniel Diermeier's leadership at Vanderbilt University focuses on avoiding politicization and adhering to core purposes, resulting in increased applications and selectivity.
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Skyline High School excels at sending students to U.C. colleges

"Judging schools by raw admission rates alone can be misleading. Schools that enroll larger shares of students from high-income families and fewer students with disabilities, for example, tend to send more students to UC campuses regardless of school quality."
East Bay (California)
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

The people who are constantly checking in on everyone else aren't necessarily nurturing. Many of them are quietly running an experiment to see if anyone will ever check in on them unprompted, and the experiment has been returning the same result for decades - Silicon Canals

Constantly reaching out to others can stem from childhood experiences of needing to earn attention.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The loneliest people at any gathering are almost never the ones standing alone by the wall. They're the ones laughing in the middle of the group who will drive home afterward in complete silence and not call anyone about it. - Silicon Canals

Loneliness often stems from being surrounded by people who believe they know you, rather than from physical absence.
NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

Celebration Ezra event honors entrepreneurs from across fields | Cornell Chronicle

Celebration Ezra event showcased diverse entrepreneurial ventures and honored notable achievements in innovation and business at Cornell University.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.
Online learning
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Students increasingly rely on AI for thinking, leading to diminished cognitive skills and homogenized classroom discussions.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Your Career Is Stable, but Your Relationships Arent't

Maintaining external functioning amidst internal distress is a strength, but it shouldn't be endlessly sustained or ignored.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

UC Berkeley Offers Freshmen 2-Year Housing Guarantee With New Dorms | KQED

UC Berkeley will provide two years of guaranteed housing for incoming freshmen, addressing long-standing accommodation issues on campus.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
6 days ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
Arts
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

After I graduated from college, I realized I needed a 'third place' to stay sane and social. A new hobby helped me find it.

Joining ballet provided a social 'third place,' led to community, personal growth, and long-term commitment.
#ai
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago
Higher education

Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here's Why He Says His Degree 'Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.'

Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here's Why He Says His Degree 'Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.'

Jack Clark emphasizes the value of liberal arts education for AI, highlighting the importance of analytical thinking and interdisciplinary synthesis.
New York City
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

Pros and Cons of Going to College in NYC

College life in New York City is sensory, hectic, transit-independent, culturally diverse, and offers abundant affordable food alongside creative, politically engaged communities.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Online Frat Mobs Target Sexual Assault Survivors

A University of Florida student was allegedly gang raped; the assault was recorded, circulated online, turned into memes, and the victim faced harassment and doxxing.
Marketing
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Dig-In Deliver A 'Refreshing' Start to Uni Life

Dig-In delivered 200,000 'Refresher' bags to UK students with branded samples to drive awareness, trial, and long-term brand affinity.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Help! Should I take this spicy college secret to my grave or confess to my ex? - Queerty

"Turns out, Steve's brother...Tony, also went to the same college as I did, and in a similar department," X writes. "Steve then jokingly asked if I've ever met Tony or hooked up with him, to which I said honestly, \"probably not, since it's a big school\" and brushed it off since his name and description didn't ring a bell."
LGBT
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

After a disappointing college experience, I was determined to make postgrad life better. Now I'm thriving.

Social anxiety and depression had other plans, leaving me in an ugly cycle of self-isolation and rumination. Terrified of rejection, I'd meet someone interesting during one of my English lectures and invite them out for frozen yogurt in my head.
Higher education
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Niece Is Feeling Left Out During Her First Year of College. The Reason Why Is Breaking My Heart.

A biracial college student struggling with racial identity and belonging needs supportive guidance from family members who understand the complexity of mixed-race experiences.
Higher education
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Most College Kids Skip This 1 Simple Habit. An Expert Says It Can Help Land a Dream Job

Building meaningful relationships with professors, advisers, and mentors during college is more important for career success than grades and resumes alone.
#student-loneliness
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Five ways to make the academic workplace happier and healthier this year

Academic culture remains hierarchical and unsafe, silencing students and rewarding research output over respectful behaviour, deterring talent and enabling misconduct.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Should You Let Your College Student Live at Home?

Living at home reduces college housing costs but often limits independence, campus engagement, and the full on-campus developmental experience.
Higher education
fromHer Campus
2 months ago

HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH HER CAMPUS THIS SEMESTER

Her Campus WVU offers hands-on experience in writing, social media, marketing, and event planning with weekly meetings and year-round membership.
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