A handful of universities seem to control flow of ideas, study finds
Just five U.S. universities have trained 1-in-8 tenure-track faculty members serving at the nation’s institutions of higher learning.
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Joseph Shavit
- Apr 25, 2022
Real-life Sheldon Cooper: 13-year-old physics prodigy set to graduate university
As a fourth-year physics major with a math minor, 13-year-old Elliott Tanner is on the verge of graduating from the University of Minnesota.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 5, 2022
Is Usain Bolt faster than a 900-pound dinosaur?
One big issue in physics education is to generate student enthusiasm for the course material. These dinosaur problems really spark interest.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14, 2021
Man earns Ph.D., fulfills dream of being physicist—at 89
An 89-year-old Rhode Island man has achieved a goal he spent two decades working toward and nearly a lifetime thinking about—earning his PhD
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 29, 2021
Canadian university to offer a class on Drake and The Weeknd
Drake and The Weeknd have established themselves as certified legends in the music industry. X University will offer a course on the duo.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 28, 2021
University honors 104-year-old alumna and former teacher who survived COVID-19
A 104-year-old South Carolina State University alumna received a special surprise this week from her former college.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 18, 2021
Researchers find optimal way to pay off student loans
After graduating or leaving college, many students face a difficult choice: Pay off their student loans fast or repay over time
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