Imagine a medical school where grades are simply pass or fail, instead of the usual 1 to 5 scale. This was the case for a group of medical students who were part of a study comparing two classes: one with the old, competitive grading system, and one with the new pass/fail system. Researchers wanted
Imagine if you could walk onto a real-life movie set, meet top industry leaders, and gain hands-on experience in the entertainment business. That's exactly what the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) is making possible. This summer, EICOP is partnering with Amazon MGM Studios to
Ever wondered how some countries maintain their grip on power? Let's dive into how Russia's regime does it. French philosopher Jacques Rancière has a theory about this. He says that when people stop caring about politics, it's easier for authoritarian leaders to stay in control. This is what we call
Antisemitism on college campuses has hit an all-time high since the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. The University of Rochester recently experienced a nasty wave of hate when anti-Israel students plastered threatening posters targeting Jewish faculty and staff. The posts accused them of severe crimes li
Recently, a group of students from Salisbury University in Maryland were involved in an incident that made headlines. They were initially charged with serious crimes, including hate crimes, after allegedly attacking a man they had lured to an off-campus apartment. However, the charges for most of th
Imagine this: A group of students from Salisbury University, aged 18 to 21, were once facing serious charges for an alleged attack. Now, in a surprising change, 12 out of 15 students are no longer accused of hate crimes or first-degree assault. They now face lesser charges of false imprisonment and
Loneliness is a common feeling, but why do lonely people often feel that their social interactions aren't enough? Some researchers think it might be due to their views of the world. If lonely people see the world as a negative place, they might not engage in social interactions that could help them
Imagine you're in school, and you're asked about how your school handles diversity. Now, think about what your teacher might say. Turns out, kids and teachers often see things differently! A recent study in Belgium developed a special tool to measure how students and teachers think about diversity i
In the heart of Marrakech, the International Film Festival rolled out its glamorous red carpet. But the screening of "Cabo Negro, " a film by Abdellah Taia about gay young men, stirred controversy. Taia’s goal was to show the reality of gay Moroccans on screen. While the festival often highlights in
Have you ever thought about what makes a good nurse? Besides medical skills, understanding different cultures is crucial. As people move around the world, nurses need to adapt to various customs and beliefs. This study looked at Vietnamese undergraduate nursing students and how well they grasp cultu
