Some College Is Better Than No College — Even If You Don’t Finish
A new study found that people who attend some college (and dropout) still fare better — in employment and income — than those who don't go to college at all. Read more ›
Not a Risk-Taker? Your Childhood May Have Something to Do With That
A new study looks at adverse childhood experiences' impact on a person's propensity for risk-taking and sensation-seeking. Read more ›
The Key to a Happy Retirement May Be Staying Active
A study co-authored by Prof. Jacob Shane looked at how adults fared pre- and post-retirement when it came to work, health, finances, relationships and more. Read more ›
American Christianity’s Obsession with Native American Salvation
"Messianic Fulfillments: Staging Indigenous Salvation in America" by Prof. Hayes P. Mauro examines Christian evangelical movements of the 16th-19th centuries' efforts to transform Native Americans into the "ideal American." Read more ›
Here’s How Developers Create the World’s Most Thrilling Video Games
Kingsborough Community College Prof. Patrick Hickey Jr. gets the inside story of how game developers turn their ideas into captivating adventures. Read more ›
Emotional Devotion: Tracking the Roots of ‘Affective Piety’
Brooklyn College Prof. Lauren Mancia focuses on John of Fécamp, an 11th century spiritual writer, in her book about the world's transition to an emotional relationship with God. Read more ›
Study Finds Crime in Denver Increased Near New Marijuana Dispensaries
A new study found that nonviolent crimes increased in Denver areas where new recreational marijuana dispensaries operate. Read more ›
Trump’s New Food Stamp Rule Will Punish the Poor, Expert Says
Guttman Community College Prof. Maggie Dickinson says the Trump administration's new rule would leave nearly 700,000 ineligible for SNAP benefits — and have even more consequences. Read more ›
‘Bamboo Ceiling’: Study Tackles Asian Americans’ Affirmative Action
In the workplace, Asian Americans face what researchers have called a “bamboo ceiling” — “an invisible barrier to advancement akin to the ‘glass ceiling’ that women face.” Read more ›