Monthly Archives: January 2015
In Wake of Rape Conviction of Two Vanderbilt Football players, Dartmouth College Bans Hard Alcohol on Campus
While many religiously-affiliated US universities ban alcohol on campus, Dartmouth College’s recently announced ban of hard alcohol on campus puts it in a minority. Richard Perez-Pena’s article in the New York Times (“Dartmouth Cites Student Misconduct In its Ban On … Continue reading
Where Young College Grads Are Heading?
Boston, New York, San Francisco are traditional meccas for recent college graduates in the USA, but now other cities are attracting young young alumni seeking jobs in a variety of fields. Denver, San Diego, Nashville, Salt Lake City and Portland, … Continue reading
What Makes For Success In School?
Anna North, a staff writer for the New York Times, reported on January 11, 2015 (“Smarts vs Personality in School,”): “Some researchers say that personality could be even more important than native ability in academic settings.” This research leads educators … Continue reading
Economic Access At Top US Universities
The most selective US universities remain out of reach for many students with limited means, and are seeking ways to make their campuses and programs accessible to talented students from every economic background. Washington University in St. Louis (“Wash U”) … Continue reading
Informed Educational Solutions 