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Going Phishing on Campus
Scammers have been targeting students for years, but some universities are reporting recent upticks as perpetrators develop workarounds to campus safeguards.
Defamation Ruling Could Influence Title IX Cases, Policy
Court’s ruling that a former Yale undergraduate can sue the student who accused him of rape could be cited in future cases and litigation over federal Title IX rules, some experts assert.
A Challenge to Close the Gender Gap in Economics
An experiment to encourage more women undergraduates to study economics produced mixed results but raised awareness of gender disparities in the field.
Academic Alerts Are a Mixed Bag For Students
Lots of institutions have systems for informing students of their performance in class. New research indicates the positive effects of these “nudges” dwindle over the course of a semester.
State Voter ID Laws in Flux, Student IDs in Question
State laws vary widely on whether college-issued IDs can be used at polling places. As some states change or modify the laws, voting rights advocates say the legislative maneuvers may impede student voting.