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A Highlander DREAMer's dilemma

Gabriela Martinez is nervous about her trip to Washington D.C. Not because she’s going to be in the same building as the President of the United States. Nah, it isn't that. She’s nervous because this trip to the 2023 State of the Union, or SOTU, is the same week as...
By Malinn Loeung | | Students, University, Social Science / Education
Artwork by Gloria Dimitrios

Still life in shades of gray

How Toni Morrison helped an economics professor turn grief into art
By Holly Ober | | Social Science / Education
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Juvenile incarceration has mixed effects on future convictions

Juvenile Incarceration is a double-edged sword and rehabilitation programs may improve welfare of convicted juveniles
By Holly Ober | | Social Science / Education
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Pandemic gun-buying binge crosses party lines

A fear for health and safety has driven a record number of American gun sales
By Holly Ober | | Social Science / Education
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UC Riverside-led research predicted the pandemic economic recession

“The reality of 2020 hits us in the face and I have never been so prescient in my academic research as with this line of work.”
By Holly Ober | | Social Science / Education
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This is how our economy can survive the pandemic

Economist Gloria González-Rivera offers insight on how to limit damage
By Holly Ober | | Social Science / Education, Business

How is Europe responding to the coronavirus pandemic?

In hard-hit Europe, responses to COVID-19 could be lessons for the global community, says political economist Jana Grittersova
By Tess Eyrich | | Social Science / Education
A teacher teaching young children.

Teacher incentive programs can improve student achievement

Programs that combine group and individual rewards can have good results and be cost-effective
By Holly Ober | | Social Science / Education