The Exam Tradition Final exams have been around for a long time. At many high schools, exams are still a regular part of course expectations. As a result of the desire to give exams, schools have exam weeks or a series of days devoted to the adjudication of exams, or in the case of my … Continue reading Is it time to let go of final exams?→| MY GROWTH MINDSET
A professor of Jewish civilization at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (SFS) critiqued the doctoral education process for its neglect of undergraduate teaching in a Sept. 30 book. In “As Professors Lay Dying,” Jacques Berlinerblau, the professor, argued that faculty devote less time to undergraduates because they are focused on research as opposed...| The Hoya
The Georgetown University McDonough School of Business (MSB) launched an initiative to expand retail studies and provide funding for professional and real-world retail experience, the university announced Sept. 30. The initiative, which is called the National Retail Foundation (NRF) Business of Retail Initiative, aims to position Georgetown as a hub for retail studies, funding an...| The Hoya
Three Georgetown University professors received the annual Magis Prize, a research award for recently tenured professors, the university announced Oct. 1. The Magis Prize, which includes a $100,000 grant and two semesters of dedicated research time over the course of three years, focuses on providing funding and time for early-career associate professors whose research has...| The Hoya
Georgetown University’s journalism program welcomed a veteran news editor and reporter as the Fall 2025 Sakka Family Religion and International Journalism Fellow, bringing expertise in journalism…| The Hoya
Before I arrived at Swarthmore, my experience with anything science related had been relatively limited. I had taken some honors courses in high school, but had less of an overall foundation compared to peers at this institution. Knowing that my first semester was pass-fail and wanting to complete some of my distribution requirements early on, […]| SwatStories
I will preface this blog by saying that this is not, nor will it be, my ultimate top 3 Swarthmore courses. After two years here, I recognize that I’ve barely scratched the surface in terms of class…| SwatStories
The University of Florida College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program again leads Florida, earning the No. 1 spot in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The BSN program has topped state rankings for five consecutive years, ranking No. 23 among public universities and No. 40 nationally. This recognition…| nursing.ufl.edu
Our coaching faculty have been working on decolonizing the curriculum since 2021. Here's what that means in practice, and why it's important.| Hult International Business School
The Tickle College of Engineering welcomed more than 20 faculty members to the college starting in the fall 2025 semester, bringing with them a range of expertise in various areas. The post College Expands Expertise with 20 New Faculty Members appeared first on Tickle College of Engineering.| Tickle College of Engineering
UT’s Tickle College of Engineering rose to No. 64 overall and No. 37 among publics in the 2026 U.S. News rankings, with computer science ranked No. 71. The post TCE Rises in USNWR Undergraduate Rankings appeared first on Tickle College of Engineering.| Tickle College of Engineering
After more than four decades of dedication to nursing and over 20 years in academia, Frontier Nursing University’s Interim Dean of Nursing Dr. Diane John, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, retired from her full-time faculty position in August. Dr. John is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Associate Professor whose career reflects her unwavering commitment to service. She earned her master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University, followed by a PhD from Barry University. Since joining the ...| Frontier Nursing University
La Salle University announced the appointment of R. Scott Mattingly, Ed.D., as its new assistant vice president of student success, effective Sept. 22, 2025. The post La Salle University names Dr. R. Scott Mattingly as assistant vice president of student success appeared first on La Salle University.| La Salle University
To support the U.S. State Department and other agencies, Carolina students have analyzed foreign policy issues for five projects.| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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General Academic's guide to understanding and improving executive function skills through private tutoring and The Study Lounge.| General Academic
Supported by extraordinary philanthropy, the major is the first undergraduate degree in coastal and marine sciences offered by a Virginia public university.| W&M News
High school students who participated in the pre-college program immersed themselves in a one-of-a-kind experience through Virginia history.| W&M News
When you intend to enter a career in film, particularly with the current state of the industry and without any prior experience, any expert will tell you that the most crucial thing is to “get out …| SwatStories
Why CARE for CBSD Stands for academics, accountability, and community trust.| The Independence
Nurses Are Leading the Conversation on Responsible AI Nurses are natural innovators. They work tirelessly to use the cutting edge of technology for better health outcomes, whether they are supporting individual patient encounters, leading system changes or advancing precision environmental health. But they cannot champion environmental health while ignoring the environmental cost of technology…| College of Nursing » University of Florida
I’m relieved to not have any teaching obligations this term. I’ve been doing weekly homework problems/quizzes using the university standard Canvas tool, and I’ve always been prett…| Pharyngula
The college celebrated the addition of two departments, Applied Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, with ribbon cutting ceremonies.| Tickle College of Engineering
I would never want to teach in Texas…I wouldn’t even want to live in such a place. As an example, here’s a case of a dogmatic student objecting to the instruction in a class that mentio…| Pharyngula
Chancellor Andrew D. Martin has announced a new Washington University in St. Louis initiative to further promote academic freedom, viewpoint diversity and civic education. The Ordered Liberty Project will recruit endowed faculty across disciplines and support existing programs to build an intellectual culture where rigorous debate strengthens both scholarship and student learning.| The Source
The Bauer Leaders Academy is accepting seed grant applications from faculty in any discipline to develop a new course or infuse an existing course with material that helps students think critically about purpose and leadership. Submissions are due Nov. 30.| The Source
In a recent blog post, we explored how treating AI like a junior teammate rather than a static tool helps nurses get the most out of generative AI. When we guide, question and validate these systems, they can amplify our thinking, reduce cognitive load and spark new ideas. But here is where we need…| College of Nursing » University of Florida
In classics, two major changes were made. The “classics” track, which required an intermediate proficiency in Greek or Latin to enter the concentration, was eliminated, as was the requirement for students to take Greek or Latin. Students still are encouraged to take either language if it is relevant to their…| The Heidelblog
Associate Professor of History Lyman Stebbins, Ph.D., has been announced as the new director of La Salle's Honors Program.| La Salle University
The GameStop spike could be described as a complex lottery of big winners, and big losers. To some, the unforeseeable yet recurring turn of events was empowering. However, for most the stock market became even more daunting and seemingly unpredictable. Though some rejoice when the topic of investing eases its way into conversation, many more […]| Building U
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New name reflects a bold vision, deep roots and the people shaping the future.| W&M News
Among the 187 US institutions described as a R1 for 2025, Howard University has been included for the first time. This is the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to achieve this high level of research activity and this is a very welcome bit of news. For those not familiar, the Carnegie rankings are […]| Drugmonkey
The key principle I follow is this: how I take my notes will evolve over time. I do not stick to any system too dogmatically. That said, I’ve settled on a system that’s been fairly robust and stable for the past few years. I have tweaked it here and there to make it easier for me to find what I need.| Lambda Land
A mysterious fever gripped the nation in 2020. Some called it mass formation psychosis. Others called it hysteria. It was a result of three distinct events, as well as institutional…| The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal
Lawyers for a university academic association alleged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) targeted Georgetown University postdoctoral researcher Badar Khan Suri for his academic research and political speech. These arguments, which lawyers explained July 10 in a Massachusetts federal court, are part of an ongoing lawsuit brought by the American Association of University Professors...| The Hoya
These are the 2024-2025 Houston school dates you need to know including holidays, ISEE, ACT, and SAT test dates, and application deadlines.| General Academic
At long last, Fordham has reached the end of finals season. For students, this has meant an intensified assignment load, late nights and an ever-present lull of stress. But the annual carousel of overload often stretches beyond simple exhaustion into feelings of cynicism and failure. It is at that point that the overworked student begins... The post For Students, Fighting Burnout is Always Due appeared first on The Observer.| The Observer
A Stony Brook University doctoral student was awarded a grant from The Leakey Foundation to study how primates have adapted to living in coastal Kenya.| SBU News
Newly Constructed Rubin Observatory in Chile Readying 10-year Ultra-Wide, Ultra-Deep Movie of the Sky Stony Brook University professors — along with post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate students — from the Department of Physics and Astronomy are preparing to measure the Universe with the newly constructed National Science Foundation (NSF)-Department of Energy (DOE) Vera C. Rubin Observatory| SBU News
Alex Turner, ’14, Animation/Illustration major is an education intern at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco.| SJSU Blogs
As a global alliance intern, Diane Pham, ’12 business management and global studies, is getting hands-on experience managing an international company.| SJSU Blogs
Rodger Williams August 12, 2020 Editor’s note: See Percentiles for help interpreting the graph. The graph compares the public school academic achievement curve on the left with the homeschool achievement curve on the right. The red arrows reflect the difference in achievement between public schooling and homeschooling. These arrows are all the same length since the homeschool curve is shifted as a whole to the right. This means that homeschooled […]| Homeschooling Backgrounder
A National Science Foundation award will enable Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences to explore environmental change on marine ecosystems.| SBU News
School refusal is a major problem for some parents of teenagers. Here's some tips on how parents can address it.| parentingteensandtweens.com
WelcomeThe University of Florida College of Nursing is a catalyst for nursing excellence and transformative health innovation. Our mission is to provide excellent personalized nursing care, generate research and scholarship that have an impact on practice, and advance health equity and prepare graduates who care, lead, and inspire. Campus Interview Finalists Below are active faculty…| nursing.ufl.edu
By Lisiane Pruinelli Imagine if nurses could anticipate environmental risks people face, not after symptoms appear, but before. This is the promise of precision environmental health — an emerging field that integrates environmental exposure data with personal health characteristics to generate real-time, individualized insights. It moves us from vague public health alerts to targeted, actionable risk information, enabling…| nursing.ufl.edu
The University of Florida College of Nursing is the first nursing college in the nation to partner with the Nurses United Against Human Trafficking, or NUAHT, organization to offer a specialized certificate in anti-human trafficking. This groundbreaking initiative represents a major step forward in equipping health care professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to…| nursing.ufl.edu
The College of Nursing was proud to welcome back distinguished alumni as part of the University of Florida’s Grand Guard festivities on May 15. The event honored Gator Nurses who graduated 50 or more years ago, celebrating their enduring legacy and contributions to the nursing profession. During the event, alumni reconnected, shared memories and heard…| nursing.ufl.edu
A federal judge granted Georgetown University postdoctoral researcher Badar Khan Suri’s motion to be released without bond at a May 14 hearing while he awaits further removal proceedings. After hearing arguments from Khan Suri’s and the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawyers, Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles granted Khan Suri’s motion to be released from detention,...| The Hoya
Over 300 Georgetown University community members signed an open letter criticizing the university’s change in staff benefits policies that will leave administrative employees with limited paid time off (PTO). The changes, which the university announced May 7, will transition staff PTO from an accrual model, which allowed staff to retain accumulated time off from prior...| The Hoya
The annual Elevate & Celebrate Award Ceremony was held on Friday, May 9, and honored the outstanding contributions of our dedicated Gator Nursing team. The recognitions included the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators, College Faculty and Staff Awards and special honors for faculty members moving on to new adventures. Faculty and Staff Awards: Kasey…| nursing.ufl.edu
This episode features University of Florida College of Nursing Dean Shakira Henderson and the College new Elevate 2029 strategic plan.| WUFT | News and public media for north central Florida
As we close out National Nurses Week — a time when we honor the heart and soul of health care — it’s easy to focus on those frontline nursing professionals. But behind every compassionate caregiver is a teacher, a mentor and a leader who believed in their potential and helped guide their journey. Today, we…| nursing.ufl.edu
As we kick off Nurses Week, May 6-12, the spotlight turns on those professionals who serve at the heart of our health care system. For many, the image of nursing remains the caregiver at the bedside, dispensing the comfort and compassion central to the profession. However, nursing has evolved into a multidisciplinary profession encompassing…| nursing.ufl.edu
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While University of Florida College of Nursing student Caroline Schapansky wears many hats — beauty queen, nursing student and student senator — they all align with a shared purpose: advocating for and uplifting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “At the heart of everything I do, whether it’s nursing, pageants or advocacy, it’s all…| nursing.ufl.edu
By Raga Bjarnadottir The team at FloGatorAI is dedicated to showcasing important work and highlighting expertise, particularly related to the application of Artificial Intelligence-driven projects that improve clinical care. A key aspect of improving care is successfully navigating the fast-evolving landscape of health care education and how we incorporate AI-driven tools. In this space,…| nursing.ufl.edu
The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated research, scholarship and the future of health care at the 2025 Nursing Research Summit and Malasanos Lectureship. This year’s theme,Then, Now & Forward: Advances in Nursing Education, Practice and Research, emphasized the power of nursing science to drive meaningful change in patient care, policy and practice. With…| nursing.ufl.edu
When Mariella Marfori, a graduate student at the University of Florida College of Nursing, was invited to join a team tasked with designing a health care facility from the ground up for the 2025 PDC Summit Student Design Challenge, she felt both intrigued and uncertain. She wondered what a nurse and Doctor of Nursing Practice…| nursing.ufl.edu
A new study from the University of Florida College of Nursing and UF Health sheds light on the challenges new graduate nurses face as they enter the workforce — particularly those entering high-pressure settings like intensive care units and emergency departments. The study was recently published in Nurse Educator, a leading peer-reviewed journal. The research,…| nursing.ufl.edu
Written by Tracey Gerlach, MAPP, CTRS, Director of Clinical Partnerships As the nineteenth-century decorated poet Vitamin C once sang: And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives Where we're gonna be when we turn 25 I keep thinking times will never change Keep on thinking things will always be the same [...]| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Bryce Catarelli, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing, considers herself a Gator Nurse through and through. The double Gator — who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from UF — was honored to be selected as one of this year’s 40 Gators…| nursing.ufl.edu
Advocating for those in need and working to transform how Florida addresses end-of-life care have become passions for Meredith Fischer, a University of Florida…| ufhealth.org
Amir Rahmati, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named a senior member by National Academy of Inventors (NAI).| SBU News
By Tamara Macieira and Hwayoung Cho Nurses are widely known for their caring contributions, but what is the economic value of nursing? What is their role in the growing data economy that fuels AI advancements? These were among the topics explored at the 2025 Rita Kobb Nursing and Health Informatics National Symposium held on Feb.…| nursing.ufl.edu
The 2025 Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium, co-hosted by the University of Florida College of Nursing, kicked off on Friday at the UF Hilton in Gainesville, drawing almost 1,000 health care professionals, educators and nursing students from across the state both online and in person. This year’s event, themed “Leading Excellence and Innovation in…| nursing.ufl.edu
The 2025 Rita Kobb Nursing & Health Informatics Symposium was a resounding success! The bi-yearly lectureship series brought together experts and innovators to explore the vital intersection of nursing, data science, implementation science and clinical practice. Thanks to the generous gift made by Bill and Patti Alcorn in honor of UF College of Nursing alumna…| nursing.ufl.edu
Stony Brook University Distinguished Professor of English Rowan Ricardo Phillips received a 2025 Arts and Letters Award from the American Academy of Arts.| SBU News
Discover how a private tutor can help students excel academically, build executive function skills, and ace standardized tests.| General Academic
The other day I was telling my kids about how, many years ago, I used to sit in a pub named the Jolly Judge on cold winter days in Edinburgh, Scotland, tucked up close to a coal-burning fire and talking with my doctoral advisor Larry Hurtado about ancient Christian manuscripts. We used to spend hours […]| Canon Fodder
Rather than breaking barriers to knowledge, these days universities seem more adept at breaking the norms of academic conduct. An apparently endless stream of cases involving data manipulation, plagiarism, retractions and other errors and deceptions by researchers ranging from obscure graduate students to world-famous scientific names is plaguing academia in Canada and around the world. But is this avalanche of academic malpractice – what one scientist bemoaned as “corrupt, incompetent, o...| C2C Journal
By Tamara Macieira, PhD, RN Nursing-generated data holds immense potential to transform patient care, research, and health care system operations. At the point of care, these data can inform real-time clinical decisions, enhance patient safety, and improve outcomes. For example, the analysis of detailed standardized nursing care plans can help predict the length of…| nursing.ufl.edu
Ronan Tiu — the URECA researcher of the month for January — is a sophomore double majoring in physics and math, and a member of Simons STEM Scholars. As a freshman, he began doing research in the Department of Physics and Astronomy under the mentorship of Distinguished Professor Abhay Deshpande. Within the Quantum Chromodynamics/ QCD| SBU News
Erica Henderson is the Houston author of, "Acire’s Journey to Forgiveness Mountain," an illustrated children's book for ages 4-9.| General Academic
CBSE schools in Bangalore offer a variety of extracurricular activities to nurture students beyond the classroom.| Samsidh Group of Schools
Learn about summer slide, Lexile scores, and how to get your student reading this summer. Includes a list of popular, age-appropriate books.| General Academic
Every year on the 12th of February, Charles Darwin’s birthday, the scientific community recognises Darwin Day. This is a celebration of evolutionary biology and all that we have learnt since Darwin introduced us to the concept of natural selection. To mark the event, the Institute holds an annual Darwin Lecture. This is a highly prestigious […]| Naturally Speaking
Episode 55: “Recent” IBAHCM Highlights Autumn seems to have run away with us… just too many exciting things happening! In this episode, the Naturally Speaking team reflect on some of the Institute’s many achievements of the last few months (July – October, 2017). Steve Larcombe, James Burgon and Taya Forde discuss some of their favourite […]| Naturally Speaking
Listen in as James Burgon, Laurie Baker, Stephen Larcombe, Taya Forde and Karen Hotopp talk about the publications, staff advancements and other exciting news coming out of the Institute from May a…| Naturally Speaking
Striking the ideal work-life balance is a challenge faced by many in academia. Here, Institute Director Professor Dan Haydon shares his thoughts on this thorny topic.| Naturally Speaking
Today, St. Francis College signed an articulation agreement with Manhattan College that will allow qualified SFC students to obtain a Bachelor of Science…| St. Francis College
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Homework apps for teens are great tools to help middle school and high school students do better in school and learn study skills| parentingteensandtweens.com
Many research studies have found that more student engagement leads to greater achievement, so keeping your student focused is essential.| MUSE Global School
There are lots of ways that parents can support boys' cognitive growth. Use these strategies to help your son thrive| BuildingBoys
UF College of Nursing PhD students Magali Rezende de Carvalho, MSN, APRN, and Hyehwan Yang, MSN, APRN, were recently selected as Jonas Scholars for the 2024-2026 cohort by Jonas Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Scholars are selected based on their focus of study in a high-priority area and a career commitment to academic…| nursing.ufl.edu
In 2020, UF Health Shands Hospital nurses Cindy Westbrook and Randy Brian used their wound care skills to help keep oxygen-rich blood flowing through critically ill COVID-19 patients’ bodies. They were called after doctors and nurses noticed skin around oversized extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, tubes hooked into major blood vessels breaking down from bleeding,…| nursing.ufl.edu
One Castleton student is experiencing the NCAA, as an intern beginning in the organization’s Indianapolis office and culminating at the its Women’s College Basketball Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina.| Vermont State University
These are the 2024-2025 Houston school dates you need to know including holidays, ISEE, ACT, and SAT test dates, and application deadlines.| General Academic
SFC is one of seven Catholic institutions in New York State that were recently awarded a five-year $3.5 million grant by the National Science Foundation’s…| St. Francis College
When people are asked about their college experiences, there are often a few commonalities across the board. At least at larger schools, there are frat parties, sorority mixers or Greek life in general. Football games, basketball games or baseball games all complete with cheerleaders. Dorm rooms, RAs and roommates. Dining halls decked out with long […]| The Catalyst
As a senior at Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD), completing a senior thesis art project is the pinnacle of one’s academic journey—a culmination of years of artistic exploration, skill development and creative vision. With passion and dedication, students immerse themselves in their chosen medium, pushing the boundaries of traditional and contemporary art forms […]| The Catalyst
The Student Success Center (SSC) opened its hiring for the Fall 2024 semester. According to the New College website, the SSC is located in the “Jane Bancroft Cook Library Room 103, the Student Success Center offers one-on-one appointments with trained peer coaches, group study sessions, recurring appointments, workshops, printable resources and referrals to other campus […]| The Catalyst
Five undergraduates find themselves in honors projects capping their Duke experience.| Duke Stories
My derby wife Logistic Aggression (aka Hanna Wallach) posted a fantastic essay (via her blog) about things she’s learned from roller derby. Some points are pretty derby specific, and some are…| Hilary Parker
In English, there are many ways to express our appreciation, but when you want to thank someone, such as an employer for a new job, is saying “I appreciate the opportunity” the right way to show your gratitude? It is correct to say “I appreciate the opportunity” when thanking someone for an experience that will …| Strategies for Parents
In a news article or history textbook, you may have read about an event that the writer described as the “most recent” event. The “most recent” event might have happened yesterday or many years ago. Is it correct to say “most recent” in such different situations? It is correct to say “most recent” to describe …| Strategies for Parents
Sometimes we want to communicate that someone or something is helpful, but a single word doesn’t seem to work when we want to add emphasis. Is it correct to say “very helpful?” It is correct to say “very helpful.” The word “very” is an adverb that modifies the adjective “helpful.” It adds emphasis to the …| Strategies for Parents
