Food scholarships could help more students finish college
Daphne Hernandez, University of Houston
It’s hard, if not impossible, to succeed in college if you’re hungry. Seems like such an easy concept that it’s...
The hidden threat of teacher stress
Brandis M. Ansley, Georgia State University; Joel Meyers, Georgia State University; Kate McPhee, Georgia State University, and Kris Varjas, Georgia State University
When a traumatic...
Mental illness and gun laws: What you may not know about the complexities
Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University
Every time the country is shaken by a tragic mass shooting and the loss of innocent lives, the same debates...
Schools shouldn’t wait for red flags to address student mental health needs
Nathaniel von der Embse, University of South Florida
One out of every 4 or 5. That’s how many students will display a significant mental health...
How Olympic athletes grapple with life once the thrill is gone
Edward Etzel, West Virginia University
Hundreds of Winter Olympians around the world are saying farewell to the thrill of a lifetime. While a handful will...
Why Trump’s idea to arm teachers may miss the mark
Aimee Huff, Oregon State University and Michelle Barnhart, Oregon State University
President Donald Trump’s proposal to arm teachers has sparked substantial public debate.
As researchers of...
College students may not be as heart-healthy as they think
Wendy DeYoung, Colorado State University
For many young adults, the college years are filled with excitement, as students gain independence and establish new adult identities...
Why this generation of teens is more likely to care about gun violence
Jean Twenge, San Diego State University
When 17 people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, it was just the latest...
