News tagged with college students

Dec 10, 2009 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

College students who pore over their notes again and again as they prep for finals could use their studying time more wisely, according to new learning research from Purdue University.

Study: High school teachers influence student views of evolution, creationism

May 01, 2009 | 5 / 5 (4) | 25

College students' views about evolution and creationism are often shaped by what they learned in their high school biology classes, according to a University of Minnesota study published in the May issue of BioScience, the jo ...

New research: Genes may influence popularity

Dec 22, 2008 | 4.5 / 5 (4) | 5

A groundbreaking study of popularity by a Michigan State University scientist has found that genes elicit not only specific behaviors but also the social consequences of those behaviors.

Epidemic of student cheating can be cured with changes in classroom goals

Aug 09, 2009 | 5 / 5 (4) | 0

Schools have the ability to drastically reduce cheating among their students - all they need to do is follow the relatively simple and inexpensive solutions suggested by research.

Does Facebook usage contribute to jealousy in relationships?

Aug 06, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

The more time college students spend on Facebook, the more likely they are to feel jealous toward their romantic partners, leading to more time on Facebook searching for additional information that will further fuel their ...

Rates of secondhand smoke exposure high among college students

Jul 21, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

Secondhand smoke (SHS) is not only a nuisance, but a potential health concern for many college students, and administrators should be taking steps to reduce students' exposure, according to a new study by researchers at Wake ...

Study shows direct link between health-related behaviors and grades

Oct 21, 2008 | not rated yet | 0

Lack of sleep, excessive television/computer screen time, stress, gambling, alcohol and tobacco use and other health-related issues are taking a toll on college students' academic performance, according to a study released ...

Got an unusual name? Facebook may think it's fake

Technology / Internet

May 18, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- Alicia Istanbul woke up one recent Wednesday to find herself locked out of the Facebook account she opened in 2007, one Facebook suddenly deemed fake.

Finances can shape kids' intentions about college

May 12, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- If college seems too expensive, what is the point of doing homework?

Authors find social networking technology helps reveal what matters most in campus culture

Other Sciences / Other

Dec 15, 2008 | not rated yet | 0

Facebook and other social networking sites aren't just online spaces where students can connect, they're the frontier of self-definition and identity to the first generation raised with the Internet, according to a new book ...

Psychiatric disorders common among college-age individuals; few seek treatment

Dec 01, 2008 | 3.7 / 5 (7) | 0

Psychiatric disorders appear to be common among 18- to 24-year-olds, with overall rates similar among those attending or not attending college, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. Almost ...

New US law helps ill students keep health coverage

Oct 09, 2009 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 0

(AP) -- A federal law inspired by a New Hampshire woman's courage and enacted through her mother's determination took effect Friday, sparing seriously ill or injured college students from having to choose ...

Extremists more willing to share their opinions, study finds

Oct 21, 2009 | 2 / 5 (1) | 1

People with relatively extreme opinions may be more willing to publicly share their views than those with more moderate views, according to a new study.

Cheap drinks at college bars can escalate drinking among college students

Sep 01, 2009 | 1 / 5 (2) | 1

It's no secret that alcohol use among college students can cause a number of problems, including injury, violence and even death. A new study has examined the impact of drink discounts at college bars, finding that low alcohol ...

Mom and dad as financial advisors