The number of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) – U.S. colleges and universities that have at least 25% Hispanic undergraduate full-time enrollment – is growing at an unprecedented rate. From 1995 to 2021, the number of HSIs increased nearly 200%. However, according to research published by the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education from Associate Professor Patricia… Read More »
A Fulbright scholarship is a prestigious international educational exchange program funded by the U.S. government that provides grants to individuals, both American and foreign, to study, teach, or conduct research abroad. The opportunity allows for cross-cultural understanding, fosters academic collaboration and helps develop global leaders by facilitating educational opportunities and cultural exchanges between countries. EXPLORING… Read More »
This article was created by the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. It is shared here with permission. The Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity (The Alliance), a group of member school districts that serve students with the greatest educational needs, in collaboration with Public Policy Associates, and researchers from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, unveiled… Read More »
Why is it the law in most states to wear a seatbelt? The answer has to do with energy – how it flows, how it changes and how it impacts more things in daily life than one might imagine. And that’s the problem: Scholars argue many students don’t have a strong understanding of energy. The… Read More »
In Summer 2024, Michigan State University will offer the Ed.D. in Leadership for Equity-Minded Change in Postsecondary Education. The three-year, on-campus and cohort-style program is intended for working educators who aspire to leadership roles in higher education. “Higher education is changing rapidly. The sector faces numerous challenges, including tough questions about value and purposes from… Read More »
A book co-edited by two scholars with ties to the Michigan State University College of Education examines education policy strategies employed in contemporary K-12 classrooms. The book, available now, features “contributions from researchers and policymakers who like to make a ruckus and speak to an audience that appreciates disruption.” The bold examples are key to… Read More »
Can the time of day you exercise improve your blood pressure? A study led by Michigan State University scholars will examine this and related questions with a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The research will examine if exercising at specific times of day improves nocturnal blood pressure in older adults… Read More »
Cause and effect relationships are harder to conclude than most think – especially in the field of social science research. Professor Ken Frank received a three-year, nearly $900,000 grant from the Institution of Education Sciences (IES) that will provide a more precise statistical dialogue about causal inferences among clinicians, researchers, policymakers and the general public.… Read More »
Kui Xie, a noted educational psychology and educational technology scholar, became chair of the Michigan State University Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education on July 1, 2023. Xie was also named a Red Cedar Distinguished Professor. The title recognizes individuals for their cumulative external accolades, scholarly achievement and potential to make a difference.… Read More »
When an athlete has a positive body image, how does it translate to the field of play? Research from Michigan State University Kinesiology Ph.D. candidate Chelsi Ricketts explored this topic in a March 2023 study published in the Psychology of Sport and Exercise Journal. “Essentially, the research shows us when an athlete appreciates their body’s… Read More »
