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The Sunk Cost Fallacy: How I Learned to Let Go of 3 Years of Research and Move On

Starting my doctoral research over with a brand-new project was the best option.

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Virginia Agrees to Scrap In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

The state’s lame-duck Republican officials sided with the Trump administration and asked a federal judge to block the Virginia Dream Act. Incoming Democrats and advocacy groups are vowing to fight.

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ED to Investigate Brown Over Campus Shooting

The Department of Education is investigating whether Brown University violated the Clery Act in relation to a campus shooting earlier...
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Suspect in Brown Shooting Found Dead

The suspect wanted in connection to a mass shooting at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine was...
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Colleges Share Joyful Messages This Holiday Season

From the foibles of a bobcat trying to prepare a holiday dinner to sweet memories of winters past, this year’s holiday videos are full of both laughs and sincerity.

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26 Stats for 2026

Inside Higher Ed compiled some key data points of the year, outlining new and continuing trends in the student experience and perceptions of higher education.

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Safeguarding the Integrity of College Sport

Jim Borchers, president and CEO of the U.S. Council on Athletes’ Health, argues that the rise of sports betting is corrupting college sports and harming young athletes. 

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How Excessive Phone Use Can Hinder Student Success

A majority of college students spend over four hours a day on their phone, negatively impacting their mental health and focus.