Education
U.S. Mathematician Becomes First Woman To Win Abel Prize, 'Math's Nobel'
"I find that I am bored with anything I understand," Karen Uhlenbeck once said. That sentiment is part of why she won what many call the Nobel of mathematics Tuesday.
Appeals Court Clears Fraternity In High Point University Student's Death
An appeals court has agreed a fraternity at High Point University should be dismissed from a lawsuit alleging a pledge died from hazing.
What Alan Krueger Taught Us
The renowned economist and former Obama adviser Alan Krueger died this past weekend. We look at his enormous legacy.
Georgetown Students React To Admissions Fraud Scandal
A bribery and admissions fraud scandal has touched several universities, including Georgetown. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown seniors Christian Paz, Margaret Gach and Ramon Lyons.
Your Stories About Applying To College
Current college students and recent graduates tell us what it took for them to get in and through their time in college/university.
Why The College Admissions Scandal Hurts Students With Disabilities
"Stories like this are why we continue to see backlash to disability rights laws," one expert said.
Cannabis 101 At The University Of Connecticut
With expanding markets for hemp and marijuana, some students believe that taking the class could help their careers. "I'm definitely interested in the plant and where it can go," Madison Blake said.
How One Father Allegedly Bribed His Son's Way Onto A College Water Polo Team
One of the people charged in the massive college admissions scandal is a Massachusetts businessman accused of bribing a water-polo coach to help his son get into the University of Southern California.