Students

Why students studying soil science declined across the US

harminka — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:05:07 -0600

Why are the number of students studying soil science as a major declining across the United States?

Student Sentenced To 3 Years For Grade Scandal

erku — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:26:20 -0500

More than three years after the university’s grade system audit led to an FBI investigation uncovering a cash-for-grades scandal, former graduate student John Escalera was sentenced to 36 months on felony probation.

Sociological research reveals paradox of higher education, crime

harminka — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:07:32 -0500

Men who attend college are more likely to commit property crimes during their college years than their non-college-attending peers, according to research to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association.

Students who use clickers score better on physics tests

harminka — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:49:55 -0500

Hand-held electronic devices called clickers are helping college students learn physics, according to a series of research studies.

Engaging teachers means engaged students

harminka — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:27:47 -0500

To encourage and help teachers become more involved and enthusiastic about "inclusive teaching", the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recently funded an action research based project.

Attitude determines student success in rural schools

harminka — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:39:49 -0500

While most of the country focuses on ACT scores, student-teacher ratio and rigorous curriculum to increase student success, it may be the commitment to excellence that determines student achievement in rural schools.

IBM to Prepare Students for Jobs of Future

harminka — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:59:52 -0500

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Michigan Technological University today announced several initiatives to help students develop the multi-disciplinary skills required in a growing number of jobs and professions around the world.

Taylor University Missing Student Located Safe in Ecuador

admin_huliq — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:03:12 -0500

We are pleased to communicate that missing student from Taylor University Luke Dornon was located near the El Cajas National Park at a refugee station last night. He had spent Sunday night lost in the park and made his way out sometime Monday. Luke was treated at a local hospital for hypothermia and dehydration, but was otherwise unhurt.

Japanese students arrive in China for year of youth exchange

seher — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:10:35 -0500

A total of 1,000 Japanese youth arrived in China on Monday for a seven-day tour of the country to mark the start of the China-Japan Friendly Exchange Year of the Youth.

UNC Student Eve Carson Fatally Shot In chapel hill

admin_huliq — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:06:46 -0600

Eve Carson, UNC's student body president was fatally shot to death in an apparent car jacking. The entire student body of the university and the faculty are mourning Eve Carson's tragic death with her family and friends.

Students with cell phones may take more risks, study finds

harminka — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:31:49 -0600

Carrying a cell phone may cause some college students – especially women – to take risks with their safety, a new study suggests.

Microsoft to distribute its software to 35 million students for free

seher — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:47:49 -0600

Microsoft harbors plans to provide key software to colleges and high schools free of charge in a move to let students get acquainted with the software of the computer giant.