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College sports fandom shows how a shared goal can bring people together
After Colorado State University beat Virginia in the first round of March Madness, the campus…
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I served as a college president for nearly two decades – I know choosing the right commencement speaker can be fraught with risks
The 2024 commencement season has been one of the most contentious in recent memory. Amid…
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School interventions offer best shot at reducing youth violence
Black youth show up in emergency rooms with gunshot wounds or other violent injuries at…
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How community colleges kept students engaged during and after the pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it prompted enrollment drops at community and technical colleges. But…
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Expansion of Asian American studies fueled by racial attacks and activism
For more than 50 years, Asian American studies has been a recognized field at American…
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Calls for divestment from apartheid South Africa gave today’s pro-Palestinian student activists a blueprint to follow
In recent weeks, college campuses across the U.S. have been roiled by pro-Palestinian protests, with…
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A 25-year study reveals how empathy is passed from parents to teens to their future children
Our new research shows that parents who express empathy toward their teenagers may give teens…
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6 ways to encourage political discussion on college campuses
With deep divisions on college campuses – most recently over the conflict in the Gaza…
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State laws threaten to erode academic freedom in US higher education
Over the past few years, Republican state lawmakers have introduced more than 150 bills in…
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Going to the boardroom from the classroom helps students learn how nonprofits work
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.…