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We Need to Revitalize Area Studies (opinion)
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (410+ words) At a time when the field is gaining new vitality abroad, area studies in the U. S. is struggling to survive. By" Ariel I. Ahram and Rudra Sil UNC boasts one of the most robust and comprehensive constellations of area studies programs in…...
Answering an urgent need
3+ week, 3+ day ago (456+ words) A gift to USC from the Linda and Mike Mussallem Foundation will expand and enhance clinical trials for people with Down syndrome at risk for Alzheimer's. By the age of 40, approximately 95% of people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer's disease, the…...
We Tried the Brick Phone Lock'It Might Be the Antidote to Doomscrolling
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (308+ words) The phone-locking device could be a game changer if you're trying to limit your screen time Updated February 18, 2026, 2: 36 PM EST Most of us are on our phones more than we'd like to admit. It's understandable, given that our whole lives…...
Civics crisis in America? Students struggle with basic government knowledge
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (102+ words) Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Senior Director of Communications for Defending Education, Erika Sanzi. Civics crisis in America? Students struggle with basic government knowledge by The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND)…...
Tradition and change usher in 2026 MLK celebrations
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (1146+ words) Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations mark a time to honor the civil rights leader's legacy with service and community building events. Whether it be the longstanding tradition or a new volunteer opportunity, the holiday offers something for…...
Florida public university students no longer required to take sociology
3+ week, 1+ day ago (532+ words) Students pursuing bachelor's degrees at Florida's 12 public universities will no longer be required to take sociology. The State University System Board of Governors voted to remove Sociology 1000 and 2000 level courses from the general education list needed to earn a bachelor's…...
Families Love This Illinois Science Museum With 300+ Hands-On Exhibits
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1707+ words) Looking for a place in Illinois where kids can touch, build, experiment, and explore for hours? This standout children's science center in Rockford delivers exactly that. Set along North Main Street, the museum features more than 300 hands-on exhibits spread across…...
Florida blocks sociology courses for state colleges
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (460+ words) Florida education leaders have moved to block introductory sociology courses from counting toward general education requirements at all state colleges, escalating a growing clash with a field known for probing issues of race, gender, and inequality. Weeks ago, the State…...
Svedka Fembot Returns With 'Svedphone,' Y2 K-Era Flip Phone Easing Digital Burnout
1+ week, 2+ day ago (149+ words) The Svedka Fembot is back with a decidedly low-tech device. This week the vodka brand launched the Svedphone: a chrome-blue flip phone that has been designed to "do less," enabling the user to "do more IRL." The device is an…...
As America turns 250, strengthening civics education matters more than ever | Column
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (353+ words) Last year, fewer than half of high school students passed the Florida Civic Literacy Exam. Gen. George Washington at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 during the signing of the U. S. Constitution. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the milestone offers more…...