Category: National Noteworthy Articles (Nt’l)

Poll: Young Americans say online bullying a serious problem

by MATT O’BRIEN and BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press, October 4, 2018 | Oct 5, 2018 | News of Interest

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Teens and young adults say cyberbullying is a serious problem for people their age, but most don’t think they’ll be the ones targeted for digital abuse. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs...

Asian-American Students Suing Harvard Over Affirmative Action Win Justice Dept. Support

by Katie Benner, The New York Times, August 30, 2018 | Aug 30, 2018 | Admissions & Applications News, News of Interest

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department lent its support on Thursday to students who are suing Harvard University over affirmative action policies that they claim discriminate against Asian-American applicants, in a case that could have far-reaching consequences for the...

Surprise Gift: Free Tuition for All N.Y.U. Medical Students

by David W. Chen, The New York Times, August 16, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 | Financial News

The New York University School of Medicine announced on Thursday that it would cover the tuition of all its students, regardless of merit or need, citing concerns about the “overwhelming financial debt” facing graduates. N.Y.U.’s initiative comes at a time when...

The 411 on 529s

by Sarah Skidmore Sell, The New York Times, August 15, 2018 | Aug 23, 2018 | Financial News

It’s back-to-school time and let’s face it — education can be expensive. The College Board reports that the average cost of in-state tuition, fees, room and board at a public four-year college in the U.S. was $20,770 last year. And that’s just a...

College Admission Has The Cultural Capital To Drive Suicide Prevention

by Brennan Barnard Contributor, Forbes, June 20, 2018 | Aug 18, 2018 | News of Interest

I am dying—bit-by-bit, teardrop-by-teardrop, person-by-person, soul-by-soul.  An energetic teacher, a gentle high school student, a soft-spoken police officer, a hilarious counselor, a giving salesman, a conscientious young adult, and an invested coach—united in their...

An Underappreciated Key to College Success: Sleep

by Jane E. Brody, The New York Times, August 13, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | News of Interest

Attention all you happy high school graduates about to go off to college, as well as the many others returning for another year of higher education. Grandsons Stefan and Tomas, that includes you. Whatever you may think can get in the way of a successful college...