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WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published 9 hours ago

She devoted two books to Greek life. Here's what to consider before pledging

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with journalist Alexandra Robbins about the role the Greek systems play in causing harm on college campuses, and what they should be doing to keep students safe.

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published 22 hours ago

The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts

We've listened to nearly 1,500 podcasts from all around the U.S. and narrowed them down to 10 middle school and 10 high school finalists.

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published 22 hours ago

The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions

Here are the honorable mentions from this year's Student Podcast Challenge, chosen from nearly 1,500 entries.

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published September 29

Investigating sexual abuse on campus

A lot has changed in the last decade when it comes to how college campuses handle sexual assaults.

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published September 29

Anger mounts over Cornell's response to student's sexual assault allegations

Prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged rape of a former Cornell University student in 2024. Now the governor of New York is calling for an independent investigation into Cornell.

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published September 28

Cornell campus rape case reopened by prosecutor as new allegations surface

A former Cornell University student has filed a lawsuit alleging the school didn't do enough to protect her after she says she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house.

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published September 28

Choosing a school for a child can be even more complicated for Black parents

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jenisha Watts, staff writer at The Atlantic, about her recent essay about opting to send her Black son to a private school rather than a public school.

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published September 28

Welcome to the 'Wild West' of AI in schools: Research is scarce, but experiments abound

Teachers are using AI to develop lesson plans, and in some districts, AI chatbots give students feedback on their work. Meanwhile, the research around how AI can help students is extremely limited.

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published September 27

Photos: These shepherds climb down a mountain to go to night school

Many thousands of boys and men in Lesotho take up the vital profession of herding but have to give up their education. A small network of schools on a shoestring budget is teaching them the ABCs.

InkFreeNews Published September 22

Whitko School Board Hears Presentation From The Center For Whitley County Youth

The Whitko Community School Board heard a presentation from The Center for Whitley County Youth and received updates from faculty members during a meeting on Monday, Sept. 21.

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published September 20

NPR's College Podcast Challenge is back for 2026

Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best ones. It's $5,000 for our grand prize and $500 for our finalists.

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published September 20

How the NPR College Podcast Challenge changed lives

Tee up those entries: It's time for the next NPR College Podcast Challenge, and hear how the contest changed the lives of past participants.

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