You’re sitting in a study carrel in Lau, seemingly isolated from the world around you. The buzz of the florescent lights almost overpowers the frantic typing of your fellow miserable comrades. Pretty ...

A new study showed that regularly listening to music, whether its' from Sir Mix A Lot (pictured here) or someone else, is associated with lower likelihoods of cognitive decline and dementia. (Photo by ...

A new case study that included hundreds of Tennessee public schools suggests that music education may be tied to better math and reading scores, along with better attendance and positive social, ...

“Brain drain” is a perennial challenge for rural colleges and communities. Many local students don’t pursue higher education—and those who do often leave when they graduate. However, some rural ...

First-year experience courses are designed to help incoming students transition to college life and the institution, but how effective are these programs in achieving their goals? An institutional ...

Success and personal achievement are landscapes dotted with advice that echoes from every corner: set clear goals, keep a positive mindset, cut down distractions. Easy, right? The formula for reaching ...