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Why 'The Dropout's' Elizabeth Holmes Dropped Out Of College
Hulu series "The Dropout" offers a new theory as to why Holmes was so determined to leave Stanford to start Theranos.
Longest Sentence Yet in College Admissions Scandal Handed Down
A private equity firm founder, who was one of dozens of individuals charged in the Operation Varsity Blues scandal, was sentenced to 15 months in prison.
Opioid Death Toll to Double by 2029, Average 336 People a Day Over a Decade
"It sounds like a lot. Could over a million people die in a decade? Yeah, very easily," lead researcher Dr. Keith Humphreys told Newsweek.
Lia Thomas' Potential NCAA Competitor Welcomes Race Against Trans Athlete
Brooke Forde, who is currently ranked third nationally behind Thomas and Arizona State's Emma Nordin, is expected to face off against Thomas in March.
Should Americans 'Upgrade' Face Coverings to Surgical Masks Amid Omicron?
Some health experts recommend switching to surgical masks amid the little-known information about Omicron and its transmissibility.
The Political Problem on Campus
Administrators threaten academic freedom when they advance their own social and political agendas in the name of their institutions.
Stanford Student Introduces New App That Curbs College Workload
Devin Green created the program to help college students manage completing assignments, projects, and homework.
The 30 Universities With the Largest Endowments
These American universities possess relatively vast financial resources in the form of endowments.
Stanford Pediatrician Tells Parents to Practice Pre-Vaccine COVID Measures
Dr. Yvonne Maldonado told Newsweek how parents can keep their kids safe indoors, outdoors, during summer camps and at schools when they reopen in the fall.
Stanford Doctor Calls Vaccine Mandates 'Unethical,' Patients Can Choose
"It's a medical decision that should be left to the doctor and the patient, not forced on people by the state," Bhattacharya said.
NC State Beats Stanford With Bizarre, Game-Ending Double Play at CWS
Players on both teams looked confused after the play, in which only one out was made.
Stanford Berated for Blocking Law Student's Graduation Over Satirical Flyer
The flier contained a mock-up of a flier for a faux event featuring Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton discussing "violent insurrection."
Hospital Staff Protest COVID Vaccine Distribution That Prioritizes Admin
Frontline workers were left out of Stanford Medical Center's first round of vaccinations as hospital officials chose to vaccinate administrators and doctors "with no in-person patient responsibilities" instead.
Smart Toilet That Can Detect Disease in Urine and Feces of User Created
Device mounted to a toilet incorporates test strips and video cameras and recognizes the user by fingerprint and "distinctive features" on their anus.
Science is Finally Supporting Alcoholics Anonymous
A new study shows research that supports Alcoholics Anonymous works in treating people suffering from alcohol use disorder.
Average Human Body Temperature in the U.S. Has Dropped Since the 1800s
The commonly used average human body temperature was calculated in 1851.
George Conway Calls Out Melania Trump for Condemning Stanford Professor
"A minor child deserves privacy and should be kept out of politics," the Melania Trump tweeted. "Pamela Karlan, you should be ashamed."
Two Billion Years Ago, up to 99 Percent of Life on Earth Died
Huge changes to the oxygen levels on our planet caused the mega die-off, researchers found.
Enormous, Baffling Plankton Blooms Fueled by Deep Hydrothermal Vents
Two mysterious plankton blooms appeared off the coast of Antarctica in 2014 and 2015.
Pig Brain Cells Brought Back From the Dead
The research could pave the way for treatments for brain damage, scientists believe.
College Admissions Scandal 2019: Everything We Know
The scandal has touched each coast, Hollywood celebrities, college athletics coaches and even students who "worked hard" but didn't get into prestigious universities.
Brock Turner Loses Sexual Assault Conviction Appeal
"I absolutely don't understand what you are talking about," Justice Franklin Elia told Turner's attorney.
Study: Gen Z Kids Have Better Self-Control Than Gen X
Technology could have helped children develop self-control, researchers evaluating the "marshmallow test" believe.
Top 50 Universities in the World Revealed
The United States has the top four, but which university is number one?
Chinese Artificial Intelligence Beats Humans in Reading
A neural network model created by Alibaba bested its flesh-and-blood opponents on a 100,000-question test.
Why Being a Yale Freshman Will Soon Be Old Hat
The terms "freshman" and "upperclassmen" have been dropped in favor of more gender-neutral terms.
Why is the Ivy League Discriminating Against Asians?
To be admitted to elite colleges, Asians needed SAT scores 140 points higher than whites.
Universities Are Unpopular Because of the Ivy League
The press discussion of higher education is dominated by a small number of elite institutions which are unrepresentative.
Why's Trump Stopping Poor Students Going to University?
Pell Grants, the Work-Study program, Perkins loans and AmeriCorps are put at risk by swingeing cuts.
Is Being a Slacker Dangerous?
Thinking you're less active than your peers can shorten your lifespan.